World Cup: Messi sends Argentina to top, England to face DR Congo, Iran out
Summary
Lionel Messi scored in his seventh consecutive World Cup match, helping Argentina win all their group games and top their group. England beat Panama 2-0, finishing first in their group and will face the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the knockout stage, while Iran was eliminated after the group stage.Key Facts
- Messi scored his 19th career World Cup goal as a substitute in Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan.
- Argentina won all three group matches and will play Cape Verde in the knockout round.
- England won 2-0 against Panama with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.
- England finished top of Group L and will play DR Congo in the last 32.
- DR Congo advanced to the knockout stage for the first time after beating Uzbekistan 3-1.
- Colombia topped their group after a 0-0 draw with Portugal.
- Croatia finished second in Group L after a 2-1 win over Ghana; Scotland was eliminated and their coach resigned.
- Austria and Algeria both advanced, while Iran was eliminated after their final group match.
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