Argentina, Lionel Messi Have Had Easiest World Cup Path Ever
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Performing at a high level when the stakes are high can be a challenge. (Just ask Messi.) Here are three ways to overcome the pressure you might feel.
Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.
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Video: Messi misses a penalty against Egypt, his second failed spot kick of the 2026 World Cup
Although Argentina entered the match as the clear favorite, they conceded a surprise goal to Egypt in the opening minutes. With a great chance to score from the penalty spot, Lionel Messi missed his shot,
Lionel Messi set yet another World Cup record against Jordan on Saturday. Messi scored on a free kick in the 80th minute for his 19th career goal in the tournament. And as he added to his World Cup-record total, he also became the first player to score in seven straight World Cup games as Argentina won 3-1.
Everyone thought Lionel Messi was about to take the men's World Cup scoring record when he stepped to the line for a penalty in Argentina vs. Austria.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continue to shape soccer narratives even as they move deeper into the later stages of their careers, with both Al-Nassr and Inter Miami still heavily influenced by their presence. The latter’s set-piece output has drawn ...
During a physical battle for possession, Thiago took a hard kick while contesting the ball. He managed to get a touch on it first and then immediately absorbed a heavy blow to the shin, before showing that he is not defined solely by his last name, but also by the way he handles situations like this at such a young age.
Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of the World Cup, helping France to beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row
