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World Cup recap: Messi makes history in Argentina's win vs. Austria
Lionel Messi is now the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history following Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria. Here's how it happened in Dallas, Texas on Monday.

Onuoha: Messi is a true icon of the game

TOP HEADLINES

MEN'S WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD

HOPES HIGH FOR USA
USMNT's World Cup success brings dilemma: Rotate the squad, or try to keep momentum?

Balogun admits eyeing up Donovan's USMNT World Cup goals record


SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
World Cup Daily: Lamine Yamal meets his lookalike; Mbappé, Haaland in action

Rowing & Rapping: Chris Turner with Norway fans


SPAIN DEMOLISH SAUDI ARABIA
Watching Spain's Yamal score his first World Cup goal from his hometown

Spain have Yamal back -- and they finally look like the contenders we expected


TUESDAY'S GAMES
Four years later, same debate for Portugal: Why is Ronaldo still starting?

Is Harry Kane the last of England's world-class strikers?


REACTING TO THE ACTION
Salah stepped up, but World Cup 2026 is proving to be no countries for old men

World Cup VAR review: Why was Iran's goal ruled out? Did Ngoy deserve red card?


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: PSG to compete with Man United for Summerville

Netherlands' Dumfries will absolutely not discuss his Real Madrid links


INSIDE THE WORLD CUP
World Cup 'smart' ball is a game changer. Just don't forget to charge it

'Every team does it': How World Cup sides thwart opponents' spy efforts

Top Headlines
- Messi breaks WC goal record, scores double in win
- U.S. rides good vibes as Pulisic back in training
- Bielsa's Uruguay anger Cape Verde over fair play
- Man United acquire land for new stadium
- Sources: City close to naming Maresca as manager
- Iran leave note at World Cup mentioning 'peace'
- Crisis-laden Italian federation elects new chief
- Mbappé: I knew Messi would keeping scoring goals
- 🤔 Permutations: How teams qualify for knockouts
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USMNT at the World Cup
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FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images What's it really like to face World Cup stars Yamal, Mbappé? We asked the players
Throughout the season, ESPN has asked LaLiga players and coaches what it's like to take on the duo who are set to be the World Cup's biggest stars.
Jared C. Tilton/FIFA via Getty Images It's (finally) OK to dream big about USMNT and World Cup
There's something different about this United States team at the 2026 World Cup: The players feel it, and we can all see it. So why not believe?
Getty Images Where has Infantino been? FIFA president's epic World Cup tour
The FIFA president has been flying all across the World Cup host nations on his private jet. Here's where he went in the first week of the tournament.
What you need to know
Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images 2026 FIFA World Cup: Format, groups, full match schedule, more
Check out the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, along with everything you need to know about the tourney's format.
Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images World Cup group stage explained: Tiebreakers, third-place teams, more
Here's everything you need to know about what teams need to do to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
Legends chasing milestones
Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
Tom Weller/picture alliance via Getty Images Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.





















