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              Lionel Messi

              The Argentinian football legend now playing for MLS Inter Miami after a glittering career in Europe with Barcelona and PSG

              Moroccan football supporters gather in Rabat to celebrate the team's last-16 win over Canada. AFP

              Egypt and Morocco fans dream of World Cup glory as Messi and Mbappe await

              UAEJuly 05, 2026
              Kylian Mbappe France celebrates his team's World Cup Round of 16 win over Paraguay in Philadelphia. AFP

              World Cup Golden Boot: Mbappe and Messi level on seven goals

              World Cup 2026July 05, 2026
              Lionel Messi celebrates at the end of extra time after Argentina held on for a 3-2 win over Cape Verde. AFP

              Argentina overcome 'extremely tough' Cape Verde to book place in last 16

              World Cup 2026July 04, 2026
              France's Kylian Mbappe, left, and Argentina's Lionel Messi both have six goals at the 2026 World Cup finals. AFP

              How do Mbappe's World Cup stats stack up against Messi's?

              World Cup 2026July 01, 2026
              France's Kylian Mbappe and Argentine great Lionel Messi have been in fine form this World Cup. AFP

              Which teams have qualified for World Cup 2026 knockouts?

              World Cup 2026June 28, 2026
              From left: Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Vozinha have enjoyed impressive World Cups so far.

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              Cristiano Ronaldo got off the mark at the 2026 World Cup with two goals in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. AFP

              Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cups

              World Cup 2026June 24, 2026
              Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with teammates after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Argentina against Austria, in Dallas, USA, 22 June 2026. EPA / JEFFREY MCWHORTER
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              World Cup power rankings: All 48 teams rated ahead of final round of group games

              World Cup 2026June 24, 2026
              Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have all been in lethal form in North America. Reuters / Getty Images / AFP

              Could Messi, Mbappe or Haaland break Fontaine's 68-year-old World Cup record?

              World Cup 2026June 23, 2026
              Lionel Messi took his tally to 18 World Cup goals with a brace against Austria. AFP

              Argentina boss praises Messi: 'When Leo switches on, everyone switches on'

              World Cup 2026June 23, 2026
              Erling Haaland celebrates Norway's 3-2 win over Senegal. AFP

              Haaland shoots down Senegal but can he rival Messi and Mbappe for Golden Boot?

              FootballJune 23, 2026
              Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his record-breaking goal against Austria. AFP

              Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer with double against Austria

              World Cup 2026June 22, 2026
              Lionel Messi, left, and Cristiano Ronaldo have made history by appearing at their sixth World Cup finals.

              Messi v Ronaldo: How the rivals rank following their sixth World Cup starts

              World Cup 2026June 18, 2026
              Argentina great Lionel Messi after completing his hat-trick against Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium. AFP

              How much do you remember from opening week?

              World Cup 2026June 18, 2026
              Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - France v Senegal - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U. S. - June 16, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match REUTERS / Jeenah Moon TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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              World Cup power rankings: All 48 teams rated after opening round of matches

              World Cup 2026June 18, 2026
              Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his third goal against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium. Getty Images

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              World Cup 2026June 17, 2026
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