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Messi hat-trick equals goalscoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

June 17, 2026 2026-06-17

Jordanians gathered early Wednesday to witness a landmark moment in the country's sporting history, as the national football team, known as the "Nashama", prepared for its first-ever appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi still amazes his teammates after the captain scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria in their World Cup Group J opener on Tuesday.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
"No more waiting," Norway striker Erling Haaland posted on X ahead of his team's World Cup clash against Iraq. It proved to be a promise kept on the pitch on Tuesday night at Boston Stadium.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
Kylian Mbappe has spent much of his career making the improbable seem routine.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
Tunisia appointed Herve Renard as head coach through the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi after a disappointing start to the tournament.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
Despite a sluggish first-half display, France found their rhythm after the break to beat Senegal 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I opener on Tuesday.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
Norway claimed a 4-1 win over Iraq in their World Cup Group I opener on Tuesday, with star striker Erling Haaland scoring twice on his World Cup debut.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
Cabo Verde claimed the first World Cup point in its history by holding Spain to a draw on Monday, while Saudi Arabia, Egypt and New Zealand also took points from more fancied opponents.
June 16, 2026 2026-06-16
Iran, ranked 20th in the latest FIFA world rankings, was held to a 2-2 draw by 85th-ranked New Zealand in their World Cup Group G opener on Monday.
June 16, 2026 2026-06-16
Neymar underwent fresh exams on Monday to evaluate his recovery from a grade two calf strain in his right leg, according to media reports in Brazil.
June 16, 2026 2026-06-16
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken said striker Erling Haaland is fit and "the world's best goalscorer" ahead of the team's FIFA World Cup opener against Iraq on Tuesday.
June 16, 2026 2026-06-16
Saudi Arabia held Uruguay in a pulsating 1-1 draw on Monday as Asian teams remain unbeaten so far at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
June 16, 2026 2026-06-16
Tunisia sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi on Monday following a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
June 16, 2026 2026-06-16
Egypt held Belgium to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup Group G opener on Monday.
June 16, 2026 2026-06-16
China's Zheng Qinwen battled back from a set down to defeat sixth-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 at the WTA 250 Nottingham Open on Monday, claiming her first grass-court win of the season.
June 16, 2026 2026-06-16
Sweden manager Graham Potter praised the growing understanding between Liverpool's Alexander Isak and Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres after both scored in a 5-1 World Cup Group F win over Tunisia on Sunday.
June 15, 2026 2026-06-15
Yasin Ayari scored twice as Sweden cruised to a 5-1 win over Tunisia in their opening World Cup Group F match on Sunday.
June 15, 2026 2026-06-15
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu said his team gained confidence from a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup Group F opener on Sunday, while also admitting disappointment at failing to secure victory.
June 15, 2026 2026-06-15
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