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Messi 'continues to surprise' team-mates after World Cup masterclass

Argentina star Lionel Messi's double against Austria saw him break the World Cup scoring record. The achievement left his team-mates full of admiration, with Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes and Lisandro Martinez all paying tribute to the captain's enduring brilliance and influence.

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Scaloni delighted by Messi's 'committed' show against Austria

Lionel Messi's two goals helped Argentina defeat Austria in their Group J match, but Lionel Scaloni was also impressed by his captain's work without the ball. The Albiceleste coach praised Messi's commitment and influence, while warning that the path to defending the World Cup will remain difficult despite their strong start.

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Ibrahimovic claims Messi is 'in a category of his own' above Maradona & Pele

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes there is no longer any debate over Lionel Messi’s status among football’s all-time greats after the Argentina captain’s record-breaking start to the 2026 World Cup. Messi scored twice in a 2-0 win over Austria, helping Argentina reach the knockout stage and setting a new men’s World Cup goalscoring record.

'I don't watch what Messi does' - Mbappe plays down World Cup goals 'saga'

Kylian Mbappe insisted there is no personal battle with Lionel Messi despite the pair continuing to climb the World Cup scoring charts. The France captain scored twice in a 3-0 win over Iraq to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals, while France secured their place in the knockout stages with a second straight victory.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
15	Nahdat El Gara	27	10	7	10	26	31	-5	37	L L W L D
16	Chabab Janoub Boujdour	27	9	8	10	22	28	-6	35	L L L D L
17	Chabab Rif Al Hoceima	28	8	11	9	28	26	2	35	W W W L L
18	Difaa Hamria Khenifra	28	8	11	9	19	18	1	35	W D L L W
19	Fath Wislan	28	8	11	9	20	33	-13	35	D D L L W

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