A well-known Ghanaian traditional spiritualist has predicted that World Cup debutants Cape Verde will produce a major upset by defeating defending champions Argentina in their Round of 32 clash. The prediction has attracted attention despite having no connection to Ghana’s own campaign at the tournament. Nana Kwaku Bonsam, who describes himself as a witch doctor, […]
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Messi rewrites World Cup history with another record-breaking goal
Lionel Messi produced another unforgettable World Cup moment after coming off the bench to score a brilliant late free kick in Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Jordan in their final Group J match. The goal helped Argentina complete a perfect group-stage campaign while allowing Messi to become the first player ever to score in seven consecutive […]
Seventh heaven for Messi as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1
Mercurial Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches as a largely second-string Argentina continued their winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their Group J clash in Dallas. Lionel Scaloni made nine changes to the line-up that beat Austria but goals from Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro […]
Messi to start dead-rubber World Cup group match on bench
Argentina captain Lionel Messi will begin Saturday’s final World Cup group match against Jordan on the bench. Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Messi will feature later as Argentina has already secured first place in Group J. The decision allows the defending champions to manage key players before the knockout stage. Scaloni said Messi would enter the […]
Milestone Messi sends Argentina to World Cup knockout stage
Lionel Messi rewrote the World Cup record books on Monday, becoming the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over ?Austria that secured the holders’ passage to the last 32. Messi took his World Cup tally to 18 goals when he netted in ?the 38th and 95th minutes, despite an earlier […]
World Cup goals record ‘just a number,’ says Messi
Lionel Messi savored a “beautiful moment” after becoming the World Cup’s joint all-time leading goalscorer on Tuesday but said, “ultimately, it is just a statistic, nothing more.” The 38-year-old Argentina captain etched another memorable chapter in his glittering career with a brilliant hat trick in the South Americans’ 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City. […]
Lionel Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria
Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria. Then he scored again. And again. Suddenly, any questions about Messi’s hamstring injury, or […]
Messi matches World Cup scoring record with hat-trick
KANSAS CITY: Argentina captain Lionel Messi produced a stunning hat-trick to lead his side to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, equalling the tournament’s all-time goalscoring record in the process. The 38-year-old superstar scored all three goals as the defending champions began their campaign in […]
Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
Lionel Messi scored moments after coming off the bench on Tuesday to dispel any injury doubts and help Argentina win their final warm-up game for a World Cup overshadowed by off-field distractions, as the Somali referee refused entry to the United States said his dream was over. The 38-year-old Messi had not featured for Argentina […]
Ronaldo chases history with sixth world cup appearance
Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal national football team into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coach Roberto Martinez included the veteran striker in his final squad. At 41 years old, Ronaldo is set to become the first player to appear in six separate World Cup tournaments, further extending his remarkable international football career. The experienced […]