July 15, 2026

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Lionel Messi Sets New World Cup Record as Argentina Cruise Into Round of 32

Editor03 mins

Lionel Messi has once again rewritten football history, delivering a record-breaking performance that powered Argentina into the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Argentine captain scored twice in a commanding 2–0 win over Austria, a result that confirmed his side’s place in the knockout stage while adding yet another milestone to…

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Complete Football 247 Lionel Messi to Miss Argentina's Upcoming World Cup Qualifiers Due to Muscle Strain

Lionel Messi to Miss Argentina’s Upcoming World Cup Qualifiers Due to Muscle Strain

Nimi Jack13 mins

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announces that Lionel Messi, captain and iconic forward of the national team, will be sidelined for the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil due to a muscle strain.  Messi, 37, experienced discomfort following Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer (MLS)….

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