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Mac Allister explains why Messi is 'very difficult to learn from'

Alexis Mac Allister has opened up on the unique challenge of playing alongside Lionel Messi, admitting that the legendary forward’s talent is so natural it is almost impossible for others to replicate. Fresh from a dominant victory in Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria, which saw Messi bag a hat-trick, the Liverpool midfielder shed light on the standards set by his captain.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi & David lead

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

Argentina vs Austria predictions: Austria spring a shock

We share three key predictions for the World Cup 2026 Group J clash between Argentina and Austria, including value on total goals.

Banderazo, tickets and Messi: Argentina fans' wild KC pilgrimage

Thousands of Argentina fans turned Kansas City into a Lionel Messi pilgrimage, with banderazos, late-night parties and unwavering support ahead of the World Cup opener.

WC26 Power Rankings: Messi powers Argentina to top spot

The first round of 2026 World Cup group-stage fixtures is in the books, and the tournament has gotten off to a flyer. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there have been thrills and spills aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage. Well, almost all of them.

Austria v Jordan: Group J - FIFA World Cup 2026

Ex-Inter & Stoke star Arnautovic among the goals as Austria see off Jordan

Former Inter and Stoke striker Marko Arnautovic was on target as Austria secured their first World Cup victory in 28 years with a hard-fought 3-1 win over debutants Jordan at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Ralf Rangnick's side relied on a mix of individual brilliance and late drama to navigate a tricky Group J opener in Santa Clara.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	FC Rustavi	18	9	5	4	22	15	7	32	W W W L W
2	Iberia 1999	18	9	4	5	25	17	8	31	L D W L W
3	Dinamo Tbilisi	18	7	7	4	29	20	9	28	W L W L D
4	Dinamo Batumi	18	7	6	5	27	28	-1	27	W W L W D
5	Torpedo Kutaisi	18	7	5	6	30	19	11	26	L L L W W

Mac Allister explains why Messi is 'very difficult to learn from'

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi & David lead

Argentina vs Austria predictions: Austria spring a shock

Banderazo, tickets and Messi: Argentina fans' wild KC pilgrimage

WC26 Power Rankings: Messi powers Argentina to top spot

Ex-Inter & Stoke star Arnautovic among the goals as Austria see off Jordan

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