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World Cup 2026: I’ve never played against them – Messi predicts England vs Argentina

Daily Post Nigeria

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July 13, 2026

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Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has predicted that his side’s World Cup clash with England will be a special encounter. Messi, who said he has never played against England before, also insisted that the World Cup semi-final against the Three Lions will be huge. Speaking at his pre-match interview ahead of the Wednesday tie, the Inter [] World Cup 2026: I’ve never played against them – Messi predicts England vs Argentina

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Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 23, 2026

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.

OneFootball

· Jun 26, 2026

👀 Brazil discover rival for first World Cup knockout tie

Brazil already know who they will face in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup.Vini Jr., Matheus Cunha Co. will take on Japan in their first knockout match of the tournament. Japan finished second...

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal picks team he wants Spain to play in final

Spain winger, Lamine Yamal, has said his dream for the final of the 2026 World Cup, would be to face Argentina. La Roja are set to face Belgium in a quarter-final clash on Friday night. On Sunday, Argentina, who are the current champions, will take on Switzerland for a place in the semi-finals. Yamal has said he wants [] 2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal picks team he wants Spain to play in final

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 13, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi set for first-ever clash against England as Argentina eye final berth

Atlanta [US] July 13 (ANI): Argentina captain Lionel Messi is set to tick off one of the few remaining firsts in his extraordinary international career when he faces England for the first time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday (local time).Despite representing Argentina for more than two decades and facing every other World Cup-winning nation, Messi has never played against the Three

The Standard

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· Jun 27, 2026

World Cup 2026 top scorers: Ousmane Dembele a new contender to Lionel Messi in Golden Boot race

The race for top scorers honour is heating up with every game

Variety

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· Jul 7, 2026

Autographed Lionel Messi Memorabilia Drops Online as Argentine Star Leads Team Into World Cup Quarterfinals

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is into the knockout rounds and all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, as the soccer legend leads Argentina onwards in their campaign to claim a second consecutive World Cup title. Argentina finished atop Group J with a perfect 3-0 record and defeated the tiny island nation Cape Verde in []

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jul 3, 2026

World Cup 2026 live: Lionel Messi goal in Argentina vs Cape Verde ‘genius at work’ after ‘magnificent touch’

Lionel Messi scored his seventh goal at the World Cup 2026

Sports Mole

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· Jul 2, 2026

2026 World Cup could still treat us to a Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo final "if the stars align"

There could be a Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi final at the 2026 World Cup, with Portugal and Argentina in opposite sides of the draw.

The Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

World Cup 2026 stats: Who’s hit more shots than Mbappe? Who’s run further than Kane? Who’s tackled more than Anderson?

Lionel Messi, Youri Tielemans and Pedri all stand out among the numbers at the 2026 World Cup so far

GiveMeSport

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· Jun 30, 2026

Will Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Play at the Next World Cup?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been the best players in the last two decades of football, but will they make it to the 2030 World Cup?

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· Jun 29, 2026

Brazil vs. Japan Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match

Check out the odds for the Brazil vs. Japan Round of 32 matchup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Football Today

· Jul 3, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo eliminates Modric, Vozinha faces Messi in unexpected veteran battle

With the round of 16 now within touching distance, the 2026 World Cup is beginning to separate genuine contenders from the rest.Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye on either side of half-time inspir...

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 11, 2026

'Ted Lasso' stars bring World Cup fever to Kansas City as Argentina faces Switzerland

Lionel Messi and Argentina are playing for a World Cup semifinal spot in Kansas City, Missouri, and Jason Sudeikis is paying attention.

JFeed

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· Jun 28, 2026

Messi or Ronaldo: The Greatest Debate in Football History Still Has No Easy Answer

The 2026 World Cup is here, and somewhere between the group stage drama and the golden boot race, the argument that has defined a generation of football is alive again: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo --- who is really the greatest of all time?

NDTV

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· Jul 2, 2026

Messi Gets Searched At Airport Tarmac, Teammate's BBQ Lighter Confiscated

Lionel Messi has six goals in three matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Amid a group of highly effective strikers like Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembele, Messi has held...

BellaNaija

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· Jul 13, 2026

Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham Among FIFA’s Top Goalscorers at the 2026 World Cup

Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are level at the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot standings with eight goals each, while Jude Bellingham sits on six after back-to-back braces against Mexico and Norway sent England into the semi-finals. The post Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham Among FIFA’s Top Goalscorers at the 2026 World Cup appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Sky News

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· Jun 28, 2026

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Planet Football

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· Jun 21, 2026

The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 2nd, Beckham & more…

Messi is one behind a Brazilian legend. The post The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 2nd, Beckham more appeared first on Planet Football.

The Namibian

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· Jun 26, 2026

Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw

Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to send both teams through behind the Netherlands in Group F. A game in front of 70,000 in Texas burst into life in the second half, Daizen Maeda giving Japan the lead after the break before Anthony Elanga [] The post Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw appeared first on The Namibian.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 13, 2026

Argentina's Lionel Messi reflects on excitement of facing England for the first time in World Cup clash

Argentina Lionel Messi considers the 2026 World Cup semifinal against England a special occasion as he faces the Three Lions for the first time in his career.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 11, 2026

Argentina vs Switzerland: World Cup quarterfinal – Messi, prediction, news

Lionel Messi's Argentina faces Breel Embolo's Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 7, 2026

Argentina vs Egypt - World Cup last 16 LIVE: Lionel Messi & Co on the brink of elimination as underdogs take TWO-GOAL lead

Argentina vs Egypt - World Cup last 16 LIVE: Lionel Messi & Co on the brink of elimination as underdogs take TWO-GOAL lead

TRT World

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· Jun 30, 2026

Round of 32: Messi v Vozinha

FIFA World Cup 2026 braces for a Messi-Vozinha showdown as Argentina faces first-timers Cabo Verde in a Round of 32 knockout clash on July 4. Here are some moments of the two players that made history in this edition of the WC. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

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· Jul 2, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Top Scorers with Assists

Stay updated with the thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race! As of July 2, 2026, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are neck-and-neck at the top, both with 6 goals. They are closely followed by formidable contenders Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, each with 5 goals. This comprehensive article provides the full list of top goal scorers and assist.

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· Jul 8, 2026

2026 World Cup Golden Boot odds: Lionel Messi retakes lead and favored betting role entering quarterfinals

Lionel Messi is back in front for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot

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· Jun 24, 2026

Risk of scandalous match in the World Cup if both teams want to lose

Risk of scandalous match in the World Cup if both teams want to lose

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· Jul 2, 2026

Messi and Mbappe both on 6 goals: The FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race is now a thriller with 5 contenders

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· Jul 7, 2026

Lionel Messi vs Mohamed Salah: Two legends COMPARED as they prepare to go head-to-head for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals - and this could be the last time we see the loser on the big stage!

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· Jul 1, 2026

Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?

Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbingMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup finals without winning the Golden Boot?” asks Sam Edwards.With Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé already on six goals and leading an elite bunch in the 2026 race, we may well see the men’s record broken this summer. As it stands, Messi shares the record – as if he needs another one – with Brazil great Jairzinho. Continue reading...

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