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Messi equals World Cup scoring record

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Early World Cup winners and losers: Messi a hero and Ronaldo a zero
Let's look at some of our winners and losers from the first round of 2026 World Cup matches: Could we start with anyone else? There were perhaps some questions over Messi heading into this tournament.

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NPR · 2d
Soccer's premier goal scorers, led by Lionel Messi, show up to the World Cup with a bang
Reuters · 1d
Messi equals World Cup scoring record — and the chase continues

Lionel Messi, Argentina

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'I love you, Dad.' Why Lionel Messi's three goals in Argentina's World Cup opener had extra meaning
Lionel Messi's father Jorge was recently diagnosed with a serious illness and unable to attend the World Cup. Messi recognized his dad after first goal.

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KHOU 11 · 2d
What records did Lionel Messi break in Argentina's World Cup opener?
USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 17h
Messi family gives health update on Leo's father, slams invasions of privacy

Argentina is defending its World Cup title

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Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever
Some Argentina fans shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to follow the World Cup defending champions around the U.S. One group made a 20-hour drive to Tuesday’s opening match in Kansas

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Euronews on MSN · 2d
Messi hat-trick fuels Argentina's World Cup title hopes
The Associated Press on MSN · 1d
Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino heaps praise on Lionel Messi, Argentina

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino was born in Argentina and coached Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain. He remains a big fan.
CBSSports.com

FIFA World Cup 2026 Power Rankings: Argentina surge behind Lionel Messi, France go top, USMNT start strong

The World Cup is finally here and after the first round of matches, all 48 teams have gotten their first taste of action in the tournament. We've also already had our share of shocks, none bigger than Spain's draw against Cabo Verde and Portugal's stumble against DR Congo,
Fox Sports

An Uber carrying Argentina soccer fans was hit in shootings in Kansas City that left 1 man dead

Police say an Uber driver taking fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead

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