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Argentina's quest for a second straight FIFA World Cup title will continue after an epic comeback on Tuesday against Egypt.
Lionel Messi has become the first player in history to miss two penalties outside a shootout at the same World Cup. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, who became the top goalscorer in World
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Comparing Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo’s all-time World Cup knockout stats
One is miles clear of the other.
Lionel Messi is having a big week. The soccer GOAT had a record-breaking performance in Argentina's second group-stage match against Austria, picking up a brace and taking over as the FIFA World Cup top goalscorer among men and women.
Switzerland set up a quarterfinal with Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, coming through a tough 4-3 penalty shootout win against Colombia after a scoreless 120 minutes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 95th match of the 2026 World Cup sees the tournament holders battle for a quarterfinal place.
Messi and Argentina face Egypt in win-or-go-home World Cup match in Atlanta. Follow for live updates
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Did Lionel Messi score today? Argentina legend's equalizer spearheads historic comeback win over Egypt
The Sporting News tracked Lionel Messi's live stats and highlights from Argentina's World Cup match against Egypt in the Round of 16.
