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• Now outright! Messi is the top scorer in cup history

  22-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Now outright! Messi is the top scorer in cup historyLionel Messi is now the outright top scorer in World Cup history.After drawing level with Miroslav Klose in Argentina’s opening match of this year’s FIFA World Cup, he surpassed the German by finding the net against Austria.As so many times throughout his career, he finished with his left foot from the edge of the box, placing the ball into the corner past the goalkeeper.The Argentine had squandered a golden chance to break the reco
  
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• 🚣🏻 Goosebumps moment! Norway stars row with thousands of fans

  23-06-2026 07:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚣🏻 Goosebumps moment! Norway stars row with thousands of fansYou just can’t get enough of these images. Norway’s rowing movement keeps making waves around the World Cup. Wherever you look, people are rowing. In the streets, in parliament, and of course during the matches in the stadium. After the win against Senegal, the players shared this goosebump-inducing moment together with the fans. The Viking ship has already set sail for the knockout stage with its 3&nda
  
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• Didier Deschamps praises Ousmane Dembélé’s performance against Iraq: “Maybe now you’ll get off his case.”

  23-06-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Didier Deschamps praises Ousmane Dembélé’s performance against Iraq: “Maybe now you’ll get off his case.”Speaking to the press in the wake of France’s convincing win over Iraq, Didier Deschamps notably praised Ousmane Dembélé’s performance, which included a goal and an assist in the second half.The reigning Ballon d’Or recipient was the subject of criticism over his underwhelming display against Senegal, although his captain l
  
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• 🎥 Haaland double, Norway into last 32! Algeria rally, stay alive 💨

  23-06-2026 07:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Haaland double, Norway into last 32! Algeria rally, stay alive 💨After Messi’s brace and Mbappé’s too, Haaland simply had to be added to the list. The Sky Blues striker led Norway with his two goals in tonight’s clash against Senegal. Thanks to their 3-2 win over the African side, the Nordic team booked their place in the round of 32. Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA, Mexico and Canada? Don’t forget to bookmark the Wo
  
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• Manchester City seem to have their man as they look set to appoint their next manager

  23-06-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City seem to have their man as they look set to appoint their next managerEver since Pep Guardiola stepped down as Manchester City manager, the expectation has been that former Leicester City and Chelsea manager would be City’s next manager. However, the announcement of Maresca as City manager has dragged on. Chelsea demanded compensation from City for the manner of Enzo Maresca’s departure from his post at Stamford Bridge. Also, Matt Hughes has reported for The Guardian t
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Salah becomes a legend 🤩, Messi absurd 🤯

  23-06-2026 07:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Salah becomes a legend 🤩, Messi absurd 🤯Absurd Messi 😱Not content with becoming the outright top scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, Lionel Messi also became the first player in the 21st century to score in six consecutive World Cup matches (Australia, Netherlands, Croatia, France, Algeria, Austria). Only Just Fontaine and Jairzinho had previously achieved this feat at the 1958 World Cup.What’s more, he became the second
  
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• Is a bonafide attacking option for Manchester City to pursue emerging at the World Cup?

  23-06-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is a bonafide attacking option for Manchester City to pursue emerging at the World Cup?Manchester City are in need of one winger to round out their squad. It would seem that Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo are City’s first-choice options for the left and right wing. Rayan Cherki and Phil Foden can also play on the wings if necessary, and Savinho seems destined to depart City this summer. There is an argument to be made that the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders should sign a proven winger suc
  
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• Is Portugal vs Uzbekistan on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup clash

  23-06-2026 07:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal know improvement is a must as they take on Uzbekistan in their second group fixture at the World Cup.A 1-1 draw with DR Congo represented a disappointing start for Roberto Martinez’s side and led to renewed questions over Cristiano Ronaldo’s role.The Portugal captain appears certain to keep his place in the forward line as his sixth tournament continues, and he’ll be chasing a better performance against the World Cup debutants.Uzbekistan showed some defensive steel as
  
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• Is England v Ghana on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup clash

  23-06-2026 07:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England can book their place in the World Cup last 32 with a game to spare if they win their next Group L clash against Ghana.Thomas Tuchel opened their campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia, with the performance in the second half particularly impressive as goals from Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford sealed victory.They now sit top of the group, while Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in their opener with a 94th-minute winner, and can also book a place in the top two should they win in Boston
  
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• The Biggest Tournament In History Is Delivering On The Pitch

  23-06-2026 06:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Biggest Tournament In History Is Delivering On The PitchA new era for the beautiful gameThe 2026 FIFA World Cup was always going to be different. Bigger, bolder, and spread across three nations, this edition of football’s most celebrated competition has wasted no time announcing itself as the most ambitious sporting event ever staged. The tournament, which kicked off on June 11, is jointly hosted by 16 cities — 11 in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada — m
  
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• Lionel Messi And The Road To World Cup Goalscoring History

  23-06-2026 06:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi And The Road To World Cup Goalscoring HistoryWhen Lionel Messi made his debut for Argentina in August 2005, not many would have predicted the career he has gone on to have, though, such was his talent, one or two might have. On a hot afternoon in Texas, despite being aged 38 and asked to carry his nation once again, he added another record to his name, eclipsing Miroslav Klose’s record to become the highest scorer ever at the World Cup.He also eclipsed the legendary Marta&rsqu
  
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• Trabzonspor and Betis in talks for Dovbyk

  23-06-2026 06:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trabzonspor and Betis in talks for DovbykArtem Dovbyk is increasingly close to leaving Roma this summer. With the Giallorossi struggling to raise funds due to the settlement agreement, the Ukrainian striker is one of the names on the market.Dovbyk remains one of the main candidates to leave Trigoria this summer transfer window. Due to a long injury that has forced him out for more than half the season, the striker hasn’t convinced coach Gian Piero Gasperini. As reported by Sky Sport, in ad
  
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• Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into last 32 with win over Senegal

  23-06-2026 06:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupNorway 3 - 2 Senegal FTErling Haaland scored twice as Norway booked their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with victory over Senegal in New Jersey.After just two games in the competition, the Manchester City striker has now scored twice as many goals (four) as any other Norway player in World Cup history.Full-back Marcus Pederson, on as an early substitute, capitalised on a poor clearance from Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly to put Norway 1-0 up late in the first half - befo
  
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• A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

  23-06-2026 06:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe (4), Lionel Messi (5) and Erling Haaland (4) have scored 13 goals between them at the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]It is fast becoming a Golden Boot race for the ages.Lionel Messi leads the way with five goals from two games. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are second in the standings with four goals each.This is only the second time in World Cup history where three players have scored four or more times after two matches - and the first since since 1954.It was another extraordina
  
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• Why Gareth Bale wants to go from icon to investor

  23-06-2026 05:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gareth Bale scored 41 goals in 111 caps for Wales, retiring after the 2022 World Cup [Getty Images]It was a question Gareth Bale faced as soon as he left the pitch at the last World Cup.Four years on, the Wales great has found his answer to "what happens next?"The tournament in Qatar proved to be Bale's final moments as a player having achieved pretty much everything he had put his mind to.Granted, the group stage exit in the Middle East wasn't part of the plan, but being an integral part of his
  
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• What France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay

  23-06-2026 05:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France are guaranteed a place in the knockout stages after winning their first two group games [Getty Images]"We've been through an awful lot tonight," screamed the stadium announcer during a weather delay lasting more than two hours in the match between France and Iraq.It was a challenging night for players, coaches - and all 68,344 fans inside Philadelphia Stadium.A game that started at 17:00 local time finally ended at 20:47 because of safety concerns amid adverse weather conditions.Storm clo
  
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• World Cup 2026 golden boot standings as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland lead race

  23-06-2026 05:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The race for the golden boot at World Cup 2026 is hurtling towards an epic contest during the knockout stage with Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all in contention. The stars continue to dominate at this tournament, none more so than Messi after backing up a hat-trick against Algeria with a double against Austria to highlight one of his greatest traits after a penalty miss. But Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland followed the Argentine with doubles of their own on a drama
  
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• Erling Haaland leads iconic Norway celebration after double downs Senegal to secure World Cup progress

  23-06-2026 05:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland continued his relentless goal streak at the World Cup after another double in just his second appearance in the tournament to guide Norway to a 3-2 win over Senegal and clinch a place in the knockout stage. Haaland is propelling Norway into the status of dark horses, with his nation’s appearance in a knockout game for the first time in 28 years now secure. While a showdown with Kylian Mbappe and France promises to be a titanic battle between two of the most lethal finishers
  
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• On Chacho’s radar: the wonderkid offered to River

  23-06-2026 04:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On Chacho’s radar: the wonderkid offered to RiverRiver Plate’s transfer market keeps adding major alternatives. In the last few hours, the name of Álvaro Montoro, the 19-year-old gem currently playing for Botafogo in Brazil, was brought to the attention of the Núñez club’s board through his agent, opening the door to a possible return to Argentine football.A departure forced by a financial crisisThe talented attacking midfielder, who came through Vél
  
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• World Cup 2026: The Big 3 — Messi, Mbappé, Haaland — are somehow delivering more than anybody could have imagined

  23-06-2026 04:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  You hear about the Eiffel Tower from childhood, you see images of it on TV and in movies, but until you're standing before it, you can't quite understand how immense and impressive it is. And when you're standing before it, no matter how many times you've seen it before, you realize that somehow it's even more spectacular than you'd imagined. If you're remotely soccer-aware, you'd already heard of the majesty of a Leo Messi-led Argentina, the artistry of a Kylian Mbappé-led France, t
  
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• Soccer's Big Three — Messi, Mbappé, Haaland — are somehow delivering more than anybody expected at 2026 World Cup

  23-06-2026 04:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  You hear about the Eiffel Tower from childhood, you see images of it on TV and in movies, but until you're standing before it, you can't quite understand how immense and impressive it is. And when you're standing before it, no matter how many times you've seen it before, you realize that somehow it's even more spectacular than you'd imagined. If you're remotely soccer-aware, you'd already heard of the majesty of a Leo Messi-led Argentina, the artistry of a Kylian Mbappé-led France, t
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Erling Haaland makes Norway history in Senegal win

  23-06-2026 04:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Erling Haaland makes Norway history in Senegal winErling Haaland has added another two goals to his FIFA World Cup tally with a brace against Senegal on Monday night to progress into the tournament’s knockout stages.Norway secured their spot in the World Cup last 32 with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey, maintaining a perfect start to their Group I campaign alongside France. In a somewhat scrappy first half, Stale Solbakken’s side fo
  
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• 🤔Mbappé chasing Messi: how many goals behind Leo is Kylian?

  23-06-2026 04:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔Mbappé chasing Messi: how many goals behind Leo is Kylian?The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the stage for a remarkable statistical race. After the tournament’s latest matchdays, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé continue finding the net, cementing a historic rivalry atop the competition’s all-time top scorers chart.Messi at the summit of footballing OlympusWith his recent brace against Austria, the captain of the Argentina national team reached the extraordinary mark of
  
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• World Cup Day 13 What to Watch: Can Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo turn in a better performance against Uzbekistan?

  23-06-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The second round of the group stage is nearly over. Tuesday’s games are the final set of second games before the group stage really gets frenetic on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know for Day 13 of the World Cup.Portugal vs. UzbekistanTuesday, June 23 | 1 p.m. ET | Houston | TV: FoxOdds: Portugal (-525), Uzbekistan (+1250), Tie (+600)Portugal simply has to be better against Uzbekistan than it was against DR Congo to open the World Cup. After João Neves put Portugal up six
  
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• Lionel Messi was too tired after his record-setting brace vs. Austria to recall his favorite World Cup goal

  23-06-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi made World Cup history Monday with a brace against Austria to lead Argentina to a 2-0 win and secure its place in the knockout round. The effort, apparently, left him really tired.Messi's two goals increased his 2026 tally to a World Cup-leading five through two games. He previously accounted for all three of Argentina’s goals with an opening-round hat trick against Algeria in a 3-0 win.Messi's two goals Monday also put him atop the all-time World Cup goals list with the 17th
  
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• 📹 Messi, Mbappé and Haaland break 72-year World Cup mark, see table

  23-06-2026 04:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Messi, Mbappé and Haaland break 72-year World Cup mark, see tableMonday (22) ended with Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Haaland (twice) and Pedersen scored for the Nordic side, while Ismaila Sarr found the net (twice) for the African team.Earlier, France beat Iraq 3-0, with two goals from Mbappé and another from Dembélé.As a result, France and Norway mathematically secured their places in
  
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• 📹 Messi, Mbappé and Haaland break 72-year World Cup mark; see table

  23-06-2026 04:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Messi, Mbappé and Haaland break 72-year World Cup mark; see tableMonday (22) ended with Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal in the second round of the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Haaland (twice) and Pedersen scored for the Nordic side, while Ismaila Sarr found the net (twice) for the African team.Earlier, France beat Iraq 3-0, with two goals from Mbappé and another from Dembélé.As a result, the French and the Norwegians mathematically secured thei
  
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• World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland scores a brace, Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to clinch knockout spot

  23-06-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — On a rainy evening in New Jersey, Norway came out strong in the first half of its second 2026 World Cup match against Senegal, Erling Haaland scored another brace and Norway picked up a valuable three points with a 3-2 win on Monday.Norway clinched a spot in the Round of 32 with the victory.In a stadium filled with mostly Norwegian supporters, the teamstarted strong, generating four corners and a terrific goal-scoring opportunity in the first 10 minutes. While posse
  
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• Kylian Mbappe makes a statement as France overcome two-hour storm delay to beat Iraq at World Cup

  23-06-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Three of the best players on the planet, each linked at this World Cup in that they scored a brace in their opening games. This tally was only surpassed by one man. Lionel Messi, the player who has spent 15 years surpassing all of his contemporaries, scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria.He followed that triple with a brace against Austria in his second game. It was a real statement start from a man many believe is still the world’s best
  
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• England boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks

  23-06-2026 03:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel won all eight of their World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal [Getty Images]England head coach Thomas Tuchel has admitted he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.Tuchel, 52, was speaking before England's second Group L game against Ghana in Boston on Wednesday (21:00 BST), where rain and cool temperatures are forecast.England's fans started the now customary jeering of the breaks when play was stopped in the first half of their openi
  
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