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Messi hails 'beautiful moment' after becoming World Cup's joint leading goalscorer

Lionel Messi saluted a "beautiful moment" after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer in his record-breaking sixth finals appearance on Tuesday.

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Lionel Scaloni admits Lionel Messi's 'inexplicable' feats no longer a surprise

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he ⁠is no longer surprised by the "inexplicable" feats of Lionel Messi after he scored all ‌three goals in their 3-0 win over Algeria at ‌the World Cup on Tuesday.

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Algeria coach Petkovic says his side helped Messi create World Cup history

Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said mistakes from his team had made it ⁠easier for Lionel Messi to score the hat-trick that saw him match the World Cup scoring record in Argentina's 3-0 victory ‌in Kansas City on Tuesday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Wes Brown confident about England's World Cup chances but surprised by omissions

Former Manchester United and England defender Wes Brown has spoken on the Three Lions ahead of the start of their World Cup campaign.

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How Lionel Messi dismantled Algeria as Argentina begin their World Cup defence

Reigning world champions Argentina got their 2026 World Cup campaign underway against an Algeria side that had only won one WC game in 10 since 1982.

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Tunisia's Renard 'up for the challenge' after being parachuted into World Cup campaign

Tunisia's new coach Herve Renard said he was motivated by the challenge ⁠of taking charge of the team after his predecessor Sabri Lamouchi was fired following a crushing 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their ‌World Cup opener.

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Messi lights up World Cup on historic night as Argentina cruise past Algeria

On his 200th appearance for Argentina, Lionel Messi was the difference as La Albiceleste triumphed 3-0 over Algeria in their FIFA World Cup (WC) Group J opener at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Solbakken to give Norway players two days off after big win over Iraq

Norway manager Stale Solbakken said his players can now enjoy a well-deserved ⁠rest after beginning their long-awaited World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Iraq on Tuesday in Foxborough, where Erling ‌Haaland netted twice.

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Coach Arnold upbeat despite Iraq's loss to Norway

Iraq coach Graham Arnold urged his players not to lose heart after their ⁠4-1 defeat by Norway in their World Cup opener on Tuesday and reminded them they have two more chances ‌to get a victory that could put them through to the knockout ‌rounds.

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Martinez coy on future as he plots World Cup triumph for Portugal

Roberto Martinez did not deny reports that this is likely to be his last ⁠World Cup with Portugal as he prepares his side for their Group K opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston ‌on Wednesday, but characterised it as 'old news'.

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Bruno Fernandes on winning the World Cup, playing with Ronaldo and thinking of Jota

Bruno Fernandes says Portugal have targeted World Cup glory as they prepare for their opening Group K clash against Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston on Wednesday, but admits it will be no easy road.

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'Only medicine that works is to win': Queiroz looking for top start against Panama

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz cut a composed figure at Toronto Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, less than 24 hours before Ghana open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama at BMO Field.

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Colombia coach Lorenzo warns Uzbekistan should not be underestimated

Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo warned his side against ⁠complacency on Tuesday, declaring that the World Cup's opening week had shown there were no easy opponents ahead of ‌their clash against Uzbekistan.

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An eye-popping return: Drake Baldwin hits farthest home run of MLB season

Atlanta Braves' Drake Baldwin hit the farthest home run of the 2026 MLB season on Tuesday when he took San Francisco Giants pitcher Adrian Houser 473 feet to deep center field.

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Inside Spurs: Vuskovic's stock continues to rise as Brighton step up pursuit

Luka Vuskovic is set to face England for Croatia on Wednesday at the World Cup - at a time when uncertainty surrounds his Tottenham future.

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Iran announce winger Torabi gets multi-entry visa for World Cup games

The Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) said Mehdi Torabi received a multi-entry visa for the United States ⁠on Tuesday after his previous one expired when he left the country in the wake of the team's World Cup opener ‌in Los Angeles.

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Kyle Schwarber becomes first player to reach 25 home runs in 2026

Philadelphia Phillies superstar slugger Kyle Schwarber became the first player to reach 25 home runs this season after launching one against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.

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Deschamps gives 'piece of his mind' to inspire France to win over Senegal

France manager Didier Deschamps admitted he delivered some ⁠home truths to his players at halftime during their 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal on Tuesday, ‌after a lifeless opening 45 minutes.

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Haaland announes himself at World Cup with brace as Norway see off Iraq

Erling Haaland bagged a brace on his FIFA World Cup (WC) debut, as Norway beat a dogged Iraqi side 4-1 in Group I at the Gillette Stadium to record their largest ever win at the finals.

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Cape Verde's Lopes glad he didn't swap jersey after historic draw with Spain

Now that he is at the World Cup, Cape Verde defender Roberto Lopes had ⁠initially decided to break his habit of not swapping jerseys after a match, but is happy to have missed the chance to do ‌so after his side's shock draw with Spain.

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Thiaw wants Senegal side to show more aggression after France defeat

Senegal will hope to become less ⁠passive in defence and improve efficiency in their attack, coach Pape Thiaw said, after a 3-1 defeat ‌by France in their World Cup Group I opener on Tuesday.

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20 years in the making: Five reasons why the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup

It took 20 years, but the Carolina Hurricanes are celebrating the Stanley Cup once again, and Rod Brind’Amour (55) is there with them once more. Two decades ago, he lifted the cup as captain; now he is the head coach and has instilled in the team the hockey philosophy he himself espoused as a player.

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Canadian court dismisses Partey’s visa appeal as Ghana prepare for Panama opener

A Canadian Federal Court has dismissed Thomas Partey’s emergency application to enter Canada, all but ending the Black Stars midfielder’s hopes of featuring in Ghana’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.

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Mbappe surpasses Giroud as France's all-time top scorer with double in World Cup opener

⁠France captain Kylian Mbappe became his country's all-time leading ‌scorer with a double against Senegal ‌at the World Cup ‌on Tuesday, beating the mark ‌of 57 goals held by ‌Olivier Giroud.