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  1. Messi's hat trick ties all-time WC goals record in emphatic win

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Argentina's World Cup title defence began nervously before Lionel Messi reminded everyone he is Lionel Messi. The 38-year-old scored a hat trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria before 69,045 fans at Kansas City Stadium. Messi's three-goal performance also moved him level with Miroslav Klose on 16 career World Cup goals, with Klose having reached the mark in fewer matches.

  2. Mbappe bounces back in Olise-inspired France turnaround

    They made hard work of it, but much-fancied France got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they eventually secured a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I. After a dire first-half display Les Bleus were transformed, with Kylian Mbappe - who had been particularly poor - delivering a brace either side of Bradley Barcola's fine finish to become his country's record goal-scorer.

  1. Yamal sends defiant message after Spain's shock draw

    Lamine Yamal has sent a defiant message to Spain supporters following their frustrating goalless draw against Cape Verde in their 2026 World Cup opener. The Barcelona teenager made his anticipated return from a two-month injury layoff as a substitute, injecting crucial attacking rhythm into a side lacking creativity, and remains optimistic for the tournament.

  2. 🎥 | Lehmann backflips into tropical pool with McKenzie!

    Alisha Lehmann is making the most of her off-season break by sharing thrilling footage of a backflip into a crystal-clear tropical pool. The Swiss forward is currently enjoying a well-deserved, sun-soaked holiday in Jamaica alongside her Baller League-winning boyfriend, Montel McKenzie, as she aims to relax and mentally reset before tackling the upcoming football campaign.