World Cup 2026: Messi makes history; Mbappé and Haaland double up; England face Ghana – live
Summary
Lionel Messi became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history by scoring twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria, helping his team advance to the last 32. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland also performed strongly, leading France and Norway into the knockout stage. England will play Ghana in an important Group L match.Key Facts
- Lionel Messi scored two goals against Austria, bringing his total World Cup goals to 18.
- Messi is now the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer and leads the current tournament’s Golden Boot race with five goals.
- Argentina won 2-0 over Austria and secured a place in the last 32 of the World Cup.
- Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each have four goals and helped their teams (France and Norway) advance to the knockout stage.
- England will face Ghana in a Group L match at 9 pm BST.
- Other upcoming matches include Portugal vs. Uzbekistan and Panama vs. Croatia.
- The World Cup is taking place in 2026, with many key games happening as teams compete to progress.
- Argentina’s coach praised Messi’s commitment and impact during the games.
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