Argentina have heart, a winning mentality and Lionel Messi still at the peak of his powers... but there are THREE areas England can exploit if they meet in the World Cup semi-final, writes IAN LADYMAN

Argentina are led by the ageless wonder that is Lionel Messi and his supporting cast is more than just a rump of faceless grunts... here's what England have to overcome in huge semi-final, writes OLIVER HOLT

Argentina are led by the ageless wonder that is Lionel Messi and his supporting cast is more than just a rump of faceless grunts... here's what England have to overcome in huge semi-final, writes OLIVER HOLT

Messi Said, "Don't Touch Me": Cape Verde Star Reveals Story Behind 'Clash'

Lionel Messi has been in supreme touch in the FIFA World Cup. True to his greatness, Messi has not only scored eight goals - the most by any player - but has also inspired Argentina to reach great...

Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, recaptures Golden Boot lead

Lionel Messi's remarkable scoring streak continued, but keeping Argentina's World Cup title defense alive proved far tougher than finding the net. The Argentina captain...

Mesin gol pamer bisa

LOS ANGELES: Pentas Piala Dunia 2026 menjadi medan Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, dan Erling Haaland mempamerkan sentuhan berbisa untuk membantu pasukan masing-masing mengharungi kempen awal kejohanan dengan cemerlang. Tumpuan utama sudah tentu terarah kepada Messi,39, yang telah mengumpul lima gol selepas dua perlawanan, dengan terbaharu meledak dua gol ketika Argentina menewaskan Austria 2-0 dalam aksi ... Read more The post Mesin gol pamer bisa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Ranking the World Cup semifinalists: How do Argentina, France, Spain and England stack up?

Argentina may be the reigning champs and have the greatest to ever do it in Lionel Messi, but they are a ways off from the top spot

Lionel Messi: The stats behind the Argentina great’s remarkable World Cup record

Messi is chasing a second title and a first golden boot.

Messi mania has taken over the US | DW News

Argentina fans are known for their crazy devotion of Lionel Messi and his god-like status. But Messi is not just a phenomenon in Argentina. Fans all over the world came to Dallas in Texas to see him play at his last World Cup, where he just broke the all-time goal scorer record. #dwsports #messi #worldcup For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Conexión Mundial | Argentina busca otro paso hacia el sueño mundialista

Los expertos repasaron la actualidad de Argentina antes del duelo frente a Suiza por los cuartos de final del Mundial 2026. Lionel Messi suma ocho goles en el torneo y la Albiceleste llega tras superar con carácter a Cabo Verde y Egipto.

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history

Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does. The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team’s 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him a record total of 18 at the world’s biggest tournament. #LionelMessi #Messi #Argentina #2026WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup

Messi's world record sends Argentina into knockouts

Messi's world record sends Argentina into knockouts

England vs Argentina Football Rivalry: History, H2H & Key Games

Why England and Argentina are rivals in football, the story of Diego Maradona's Hand of God and David Beckham's controversial kick at Diego Simeone

Messi ventures into uncharted waters with Argentina-England semi-final clash

Every major footballing nation has fallen beneath his blade. All but one: England, the giant Lionel Messi will face for the first time on Wednesday in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Leer más

Lionel Messi Surpasses Miroslav Klose as Historic World Cup Winner and Scorer

The Argentinean captain Lionel Messi became this Monday the all-time top scorer and player with the most victories in World Cup history after scoring a decisive brace against Austria in Dallas. On June 22, the current World Champion Argentina secured qualification for the World Cup 2026 round of 32 after defeating Austria 2-0 in Dallas, []

Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Advances

For much of us here in Latin America, watching Lionel Messi at a World Cup has become a familiar ritual. On Monday, the Argentine legend delivered another moment that will be remembered long after the 2026 tournament ends. Messi scored both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World [] The post Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Advances appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

InPics | Highlights of Day 23 at 2026 FIFA World Cup

BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) --Lionel Messi helped Argentina to a dramatic extra-time victory while Egypt and Colombia also progressed to the World Cup round of 16 on Friday.In Miami, Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as Argentina edged to a 3-2 win over Cabo Verde after an absorbing 120 minutes.In Dallas, Hossam Abdelmaguid converted the decisive spot kick as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties.I

Argentina through to 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after 3-2 win over Egypt

Argentina’s goals were scored by Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez

Magical Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 18 goals

ARLINGTON: Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted twice against Austria on Monday to take his total to 18 goals. Messi had eq...

Messi restricted to a bit-part as Cape Verde fairytale almost becomes Argentina horror story

Whatever story Lionel Messi writes at these finals, the Argentina star was only a supporting act in the fairy tale of this World Cup.

World Cup 2026: Bayern Munich’s Konrad Laimer names best team, player

Austria midfielder, Konrad Laimer has named Argentina the best team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. The Bayern Munich star also named Argentina captain Lionel Messi as the best player in the world. The 29-year-old spoke to FIFA’s official website ahead of Austria’s World Cup Group J clash with Argentina on Monday. “Argentina are the [] World Cup 2026: Bayern Munich’s Konrad Laimer names best team, player

Alexis Mac Allister plays quiet World Cup role as Lionel Messi breaks yet another record

Lionel Messi is now the World Cup's leading goalscorer after he helped Argentina to a win over Austria, with Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister barely giving the ball away

From Lionel Messi to hyenas in Ethiopia: It’s always ‘the Jews’ * WorldNetDaily * by Michael Brown

Source link Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players of all time, an incredibly prolific scorer. His skills were on full display when, playing for his home team

Argentina beat Austria on another special day for Lionel Messi

Argentina won for the second time in this FIFA World Cup. And once again with Lionel Messi as the star.The 38-year-old scored both goals in the 2-0 win over Austria, securing the reigning champions’...

FIFA World Cup: Messi turns 39, shows no signs of stopping

The Argentine legend has featured in a record six World Cups — 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 — more than any other men's player. He also holds the record for the most World Cup appearances, having played 32 matches on football's biggest stage. The post FIFA World Cup: Messi turns 39, shows no signs of stopping first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Real Madrid president seeks club legend’s help to convince star winger over renewal – report

The ongoing FIFA World Cup is a strange one as every top nation has had its big player step up and rise to the occasion so far.Lionel Messi has risen for Argentina, while Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellin...

Watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi becomes top goal scorer in World Cup history

Watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi becomes top goal scorer in World Cup history

Lionel Messi helps Argentina pull off miraculous comeback, register stellar 3-2 win over Egypt

Lionel Messi and Argentina overcame their biggest hurdle in Egypt in one of the most dramatic fashions. Registering a 3-2 after coming back from a two-goal deficit, it was Lionel Messi who led the charge for Argentina, helping them register a brilliant victory.

Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32

Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.

Lionel Messi Is Inevitable.

Lionel Messi stepped up for Argentina when it needed help the most. And has his team still in the World Cup.

Messi breaks men’s World Cup scoring record

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in men’s ​World Cup history on Monday, ‌netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina’s match against Austria to surpass ​Germany striker Miroslav Klose.The Argentina ​captain moved level with Brazilian great Marta, whose 17 goals in ​the women’s tournament had stood ​as the overall World Cup record, by scoring [] The post Messi breaks men’s World Cup scoring record appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

The Falklands... Maradona's 'Hand of God'... Beckham's red card. One team now stands between England and the World Cup final... it just had to be Argentina!

The Falklands... Maradona's 'Hand of God'... Beckham's red card. One team now stands between England and the World Cup final... it just had to be Argentina!

Argentina’s Messi Magic Keeps Finding FIFA’s Convenient Blind Spots Again

From Algeria to Egypt, Argentina’s disputed World Cup decisions keep bending toward Lionel Messi, while FIFA insists coincidence explains the pattern. Pierluigi Collina’s defense sounds authoritative, but the numbers, comparisons, and institutional incentives tell a darker story for global football. The post Argentina’s Messi Magic Keeps Finding FIFA’s Convenient Blind Spots Again appeared first on LatinAmerican Post.

England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi final

England and Argentina will meet on Wednesday in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final infused with decades of bitter rivalry after they battled past Norway and Switzerland respectively in the quarter-finals. The South Americans and their talisman Lionel Messi must defeat England in Atlanta to keep alive their hopes of becoming the first team to win [] The post England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi final appeared first on The Namibian.

Lionel Messi and football’s ageless wonders can excel into their 40s | Emma Hayes

Argentina’s captain leads the way for veteran strikers at World Cup. They have different styles, but all have shown their worthI would be shocked if the record for the most goals scored by a player in a World Cup – Just Fontaine’s 13 in 1958 – is not broken this summer. That is how elite the world’s top forwards are. They are all pushing each other to keep scoring more. We are so lucky to be watching them at the same time.I also believe, because of the skill set required to be a world-class, modern-day finisher, we are going to see more and more playing into their 40s, so much so that it may be possible that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could go to another World Cup. Continue reading...

Fans celebrate Messi after record-breaking Argentina victory

Argentine soccer fans at home and abroad celebrate Lionel Messi's historic performance as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0, securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #argentina #lionelmessi #austria #fifa #fifaworldcup #fifaworldcup2026 Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4g0FNrF 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Argentina 2-0 Austria: Lionel Messi makes history as World Cup holders sail into knockout stages

Greatest ever trailed Miroslav Klose by just one goal

Record-breaking Messi sends Argentina into last 32

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer when he netted both goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria in Group J in Dallas to confirm the holders' place in the last 32.