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'Phenomenal group': Messi-inspired Argentina relish moment after legendary comeback win

Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, the reigning champions recovering from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset.
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How Argentina came back from the dead against Egypt to win all-time World Cup classic

A quarter-final tie against either Switzerland or Colombia was the prize for the winners of the Argentina v Egypt Round of 16 game, and pre-match hype centred, unsurprisingly, around Lionel Messi and Mo Salah.
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Argentina mount astonishing late comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach quarter-finals

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina back from the brink against Egypt, notching a late goal and assist as his side fought from two goals down to win 3-2 and advance to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup (WC).
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Why Mo Salah and Egypt could find it difficult to topple Lionel Messi's Argentina

Much of the focus of the Argentina v Egypt World Cup Round of 16 clash is likely to be centred on how influential Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah will be for their respective countries.
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Lamine Yamal feels weight of the crown as unlikely hero ends Ronaldo's World Cup era

In a World Cup defined by relentless and decisive stars in front of goal, the eyes of the world turned to the pitch in Texas to witness the ultimate generational clash: the first, and possibly the only World Cup encounter between the legend Cristiano Ronaldo and the Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal, seen by many as the natural heir to Lionel Messi.
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World Cup LIVE: Colombia move past Ghana after Argentina survive Cape Verde test

It is the final day of the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup and at last, it is Lionel Messi's opportunity to shine once more but can the story of the tournament Cape Verde pull off the unthinkable and ruin Messi's farewell parade? All will be revealed during Flashscore's live coverage of day 23!
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The smooth road Argentina have been handed to the World Cup semi-finals

After failing to secure first place in their group, Portugal were sent to the opposite half of the draw as Argentina and Lionel Messi. As a result, a highway has opened up for the world champions toward a fourth title.
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Portugal and Argentina still relying on Ronaldo and Messi - but to what effect?

The 2026 World Cup could go down in history as the last for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. At 41 and 39 years old, respectively, the two biggest figures of the last generation continue to be the focal point of their national teams' play, albeit in very different ways.
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Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Kane: A World Cup Golden Boot race to remember

The race for the Golden Boot is gathering pace after Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all found the net to fire England, France and Norway into the last 16, while Argentina captain Lionel Messi is once again in contention to finish as the tournament's leading scorer in a thrilling race to the final.
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Messi will score more goals but I want the trophy: Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe has been on Lionel Messi's heels ⁠as both players break new ground in World Cup scoring, but the Frenchman is more obsessed by lifting the ‌trophy in New York on July 19 than becoming marksman supreme.
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Is Messi the GOAT or better than Maradona? We asked fans in Dallas to find out!

For Argentine fans, who turned Dallas into a blue-and-white inferno when Flashscore visited, Lionel Messi is not just a footballer - he is almost a religious icon and the successor to Diego Maradona.
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World Cup highlights: Messi, Kane and Modric all break records as group stage wraps

The 2026 World Cup group stage has come to a close after a thrilling set of fixtures on Saturday, with England and Croatia's captains setting new records and Lionel Messi finding the net for the sixth time in the tournament, and for the seventh match in a row!
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Unstoppable Messi becomes first person to score in seven straight World Cup matches

Lionel Messi became the ⁠first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup ‌matches when he netted for ‌Argentina against Jordan in ‌Dallas on Saturday, moving past ‌Just Fontaine and Jairzinho.
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Argentina defender Tagliafico ready for first World Cup start, full of praise for Messi

Argentina defender Nicolas Tagliafico could be set for a start against Jordan. On the eve of the last group stage match, he revealed the secrets behind the team's strength and praised Lionel Messi, who, according to the Lyon player, is playing at an even higher level than during the World Cup victory in Qatar.
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Cape Verde's Bubista claims 'nothing is impossible' after progressing from group stage

Cape Verde's coach said their World Cup exploits had "shown our country to the world" after setting up a last-32 meeting with Lionel Messi's reigning champions Argentina on Friday.
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Lionel Messi to start on the bench against Jordan

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will start on the ⁠bench when the reigning World Cup champions take on Jordan in their final Group F match at Dallas Stadium on ‌Saturday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Messi's first coach Xavi Llorens on the Argentine's remarkable career

Lionel Messi's first Blaugrana coach looked back with us on the years of his arrival in Barcelona, his shyness, his hunger to improve, and the talent of the boy who would become a legend of world football.
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Klopp in awe of 'extraordinary' Messi and Ronaldo amid World Cup achievements

Jurgen Klopp has revealed his admiration for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the World Cup continues.
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Helped by perfect teammates, Messi is running the clock back to 2012 at the World Cup

The five goals scored in the first two matches of the ongoing World Cup are not just confirmation of Lionel Messi's effectiveness in front of goal. They also mark a sort of return to the past in terms of his responsibilities as the team’s main attacking threat.
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Algeria bounce back from Messi mauling to show signs of life at World Cup

After being on the wrong end of a Lionel Messi ⁠hat-trick in their World Cup opener against Argentina, Algeria had to wait nearly a week to showcase their talents with ‌an impressive fightback against Jordan.
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World Cup highlights: Messi keeps making history ahead of Mbappe and Haaland

The race for the top scorer title continued with matches from Groups I and J. Lionel Messi overtook Miroslav Klose, while Kylian Mbappé caught up with him… will he do even better against a certain Erling Haaland in a few days?
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Folarin Balogun looking to replicate 'inevitable' Messi and Mbappe in Golden Boot race

United States striker Folarin Balogun has netted twice already this World Cup, and has set his sights on rivalling the elite group of "inevitable" goalscorers like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
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Argentina boss Scaloni out of words to describe remarkable Lionel Messi

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted to being fatigued by the endless questions around ⁠the regular record-breaking feats of Lionel Messi after seeing his captain become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer on Monday.
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How Lionel Messi and Argentina battled to an important World Cup win over Austria

All eyes were understandably on Lionel Messi after his hat-trick in Argentina's opening game against Algeria.
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