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World Cup Day One: Messi Ties 16, Mbappé Eyes Brace

6/23/2026

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Messi Milestone

Argentina meets Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 22, 2026, with Messi tied at 16 World Cup goals.
France faces Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field, where Mbappé seeks to add after a brace.
Norway and Jordan need wins in their June 22, 2026 matches at MetLife Stadium and Levi's Stadium.
Odds are Argentina –175, France –1500, Norway +115, Algeria –195 and games start 1 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., 11 p.m. ET on FOX/Telemundo.

Summary

Messi Sets Record

Footballer Lionel Messi became the all-time men’s World Cup scorer with 18 goals, overtaking Miroslav Klose on June 22 2026 in Dallas after a missed ninth-minute penalty and scoring in the 38th and 95th minutes.
At 38, Messi leads the Golden Boot race with five goals and is one assist from the chance-creation record tied with Diego Maradona.
His 68-year-old father and agent Jorge Messi is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness.

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Messi Milestone

Argentina meets Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 22, 2026, with Messi tied at 16 World Cup goals.
France faces Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field, where Mbappé seeks to add after a brace.
Norway and Jordan need wins in their June 22, 2026 matches at MetLife Stadium and Levi's Stadium.
Odds are Argentina –175, France –1500, Norway +115, Algeria –195 and games start 1 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., 11 p.m. ET on FOX/Telemundo.

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