World Cup Coverage
Argentina's Scaloni faces striker dilemma after opening win
Where to watch Argentina's World Cup matches in Miami

Messi equals World Cup scoring record

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Early World Cup winners and losers: Messi a hero and Ronaldo a zero
Let's look at some of our winners and losers from the first round of 2026 World Cup matches: Could we start with anyone else? There were perhaps some questions over Messi heading into this tournament.

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USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire · 1d
Messi scores 3 goals for Argentina in World Cup, ties record
NPR · 1d
Six World Cups in, Messi keeps making history

Lionel Messi, Argentina

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'I love you, Dad.' Why Lionel Messi's three goals in Argentina's World Cup opener had extra meaning
Lionel Messi's father Jorge was recently diagnosed with a serious illness and unable to attend the World Cup. Messi recognized his dad after first goal.

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 19h
Messi family gives health update on Leo's father, slams invasions of privacy
The Washington Post · 19h
Lionel Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as the Argentina captain's father undergoes treatment

Argentina is defending its World Cup title

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Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever
Some Argentina fans shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to follow the World Cup defending champions around the U.S. One group made a 20-hour drive to Tuesday’s opening match in Kansas

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Euronews on MSN · 2d
Messi hat-trick fuels Argentina's World Cup title hopes
Houston Chronicle · 1d
Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener
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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino heaps praise on Lionel Messi, Argentina

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino was born in Argentina and coached Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain. He remains a big fan.
Fox Sports

An Uber carrying Argentina soccer fans was hit in shootings in Kansas City that left 1 man dead

Police say an Uber driver taking fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead
The Kansas City Star on MSN

FIFA releases statement about the traffic issues at Algeria-Argentina match in KC

KC2026 blamed FIFA for the troubles. “The primary challenge occurred at stadium entry, where operational constraints created congestion that affected all modes of transportation

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