Lionel Messi
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sportsMessi Hat-Trick Ties Klose’s All-Time World Cup Goal Record
Lionel Messi delivered a historic hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria in Kansas City, matching Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goals record of 16 and marking his 200th international cap in style.
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sportsMessi Nets Historic 14th World Cup Goal in Argentina's 2026 Opener
Lionel Messi scored his 14th career FIFA World Cup goal, extending his record across five tournaments as Argentina begins its title defense in the expanded 2026 North American tournament.
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sportsMessi’s 200th Cap: Argentina Opens World Cup Defense in Kansas City
Lionel Messi is set to earn his 200th cap as Argentina begins its World Cup title defense against Algeria, with the whole planet watching the icon in Kansas City.
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sportsMessi Confirmed to Start for Argentina in World Cup Opener
Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener after recovering from injury, a move that could shift Golden Boot prediction markets.
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sportsMessi on the Brink of Surpassing Maradona's World Cup Assists Record
Lionel Messi is one assist away from breaking Diego Maradona's modern World Cup assists record heading into the 2026 tournament.
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sportsArgentina and France Launch 2026 World Cup Campaigns
Defending champions Argentina and powerhouse France begin their 2026 World Cup journeys on Tuesday. Lionel Messi is fit to start, while Kylian Mbappe leads a formidable French attack.
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sportsArgentina Unites Behind ‘Competitive Animal’ Messi for Record Sixth World Cup
Argentina's coach and veteran defender underscore Lionel Messi's undiminished influence as the reigning champions prepare to face Algeria in their World Cup opener.
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sportsArgentina Opens World Cup Title Defense Against Resurgent Algeria
Lionel Messi leads Argentina in their quest for a historic second consecutive World Cup title, facing a confident Algerian squad featuring rising star Ibrahim Maza in Kansas City.