Lionel Messi breaks the record for most goals at FIFA World Cup

Messi’s goal against Austria took his World Cup tally to 17 goals, one more than German legend, Miroslav Klose.
WATCH: Messi scores against Austria to break record of most goals at FIFA World Cup

Messi had missed a penalty in the ninth minute, his third penalty blanked at a World Cup, but made up for it with a sublime finish from the box.
Argentina vs Austria LIVE Streaming info — When, where to watch ARG vs AUT in FIFA World Cup 2026?

ARG vs AUT: Read all the telecast, venue and kick-off details of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria, scheduled on June 22.
Why is Sergio Ramos not playing in Spain vs Saudi Arabia at FIFA World Cup 2026?

Sergio Ramos was an integral part of Spain’s golden generation, winning its maiden World Cup in 2010 and two European Championships in 2008 and 2012.
Why is Dani Carvajal not playing in Spain vs Saudi Arabia at FIFA World Cup 2026?

Dani Carvajal has won six UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid and was part of the Spain squad that won Euro 2024 and the UEFA Nations League 2022-23.
Egypt coach Hassan’s stern half-time message fuels its first World Cup victory

His stern words had the desired effect as Egypt fought back from a goal down to win 3-1 at BC Place and record its first World Cup victory, putting it top of Group G with four points from two matches after a 1-1 draw with Belgium in its opener.
Why was the Mehdi Taremi goal disallowed in Iran vs Belgium at FIFA World Cup 2026?

Iran thought it had taken the lead through Mehdi Taremi from a cleverly worked set-piece against Belgium in its FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match on Sunday, but the goal was eventually ruled out after a VAR review.
Why was Nathan Ngoy shown a red card in Iran vs Belgium at FIFA World Cup 2026?

Belgium was reduced to 10 men when its defender Nathan Ngoy was shown a direct red card in their group-stage match against Iran at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday.
FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group H qualification scenarios explained; How can Spain, Uruguay qualify?

Here’s a breakdown of the latest Group H qualification scenarios, tiebreakers and points-table permutations for Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde as they battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Scaloni mulling hydration break impact ahead of Austria clash

The sides will meet in Dallas Stadium in their second Group J game, both having launched their group campaigns last week with a win, and the mid-match pauses will remain in place despite the game being played indoors.