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      Andy Lewis

      Deputy Sports Editor
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      Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have all been in lethal form in North America. Reuters / Getty Images / AFP
      Could Messi, Mbappe or Haaland break Fontaine's 68-year-old World Cup record?

      French striker set mark for most goals scored in a single tournament at the 1958 finals in Sweden

      World Cup 2026June 23, 2026
      Erling Haaland celebrates Norway's 3-2 win over Senegal. AFP
      Haaland shoots down Senegal but can he rival Messi and Mbappe for Golden Boot?

      Striker now has four from his first two games as Norway book place in last 32

      FootballJune 23, 2026
      Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his record-breaking goal against Austria. AFP
      Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer with double against Austria

      Argentina superstar misses penalty but then scores historic brace to reach 18 goals at global finals

      World Cup 2026June 22, 2026
      Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates with teammates after the 2-2 draw with Uruguay. AFP
      Cape Verde's World Cup dream continues – can they qualify for knockout stages?

      Tiny African nation grabs second point of tournament following 2-2 draw with Uruguay

      World Cup 2026June 22, 2026
      Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand celebrates his clean sheet at the end of the 0-0 draw with Belgium. AFP
      Iran stay unbeaten at World Cup despite ‘worst conditions possible’

      Coach Ghalenoei says players will go down in history after they collect second point of tournament

      World Cup 2026June 22, 2026
      Tunisia players look dejected after the match. Reuters
      Tunisia knocked out of 2026 World Cup after heavy defeat to Japan

      North African side eliminated from competition following second loss in Group F

      World Cup 2026June 21, 2026
      Deniz Undav, right, of Germany takes the plaudits after his two goals against Ivory Coast. AFP
      Who is Deniz Undav? German striker with Kurdish roots shines against Ivory Coast

      Netherlands thrash Sweden and Curacao grab first point on busy Saturday

      World Cup 2026June 21, 2026
      Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - France v Senegal - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U. S. - June 16, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match REUTERS / Jeenah Moon TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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      World Cup power rankings: All 48 teams rated after opening round of matches

      From tournament favourites to the strugglers, every team assessed following first week of action

      World Cup 2026June 18, 2026
      Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Austria v Jordan - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U. S. - June 16, 2026 Jordan's Ali Olwan in action with Austria's Nicolas Seiwald REUTERS / Carlos Barria
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      Jordan's spirited World Cup debut ends in harsh 3-1 defeat to Austria

      Ali Olwan scores stunning goal but Jamal Sellami's side fall short in San Francisco

      World Cup 2026June 17, 2026
      Erling Haaland talks with Iraq boss Graham Arnold after the final whistle in Foxborough. AFP
      Haaland double spoils Iraq's World Cup return but boss Arnold remains positive

      Norwegians run out 4-1 winners but Aussie coach isn't giving up on the knockout stages yet

      World Cup 2026June 17, 2026
      Argentina's Lionel Messi during a training session at the Sporting KC Training Centre, Kansas City. PA
      Play00:53
      InterviewZabaleta: Messi has magic to win Argentina another World Cup

      Former Man City defender explains veteran forward's changing role and says team is strong enough to repeat 2022 triumph

      FootballJune 16, 2026
      Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates after a string of saves earned his side a point. AFP
      Forty-year-old keeper and Irishman from LinkedIn: How Cape Verde stunned Spain

      Minnows produced spirited display to hold tournament favourites to 0-0 draw

      World Cup 2026June 16, 2026
      Iraq's Australian head coach Graham Arnold led the team to qualification for the first time since 1986. AFP
      Play00:50
      Interview'Go and do Iraq proud': Arnold on living in Baghdad, family and facing Haaland

      Aussie coach confident about his team's chances as Lions of Mesopotamia get ready for first finals appearance for 40 years

      FootballJune 16, 2026
      A digital projection of the new National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City. Picture: Supplied
      Saudi Arabia announces new National Tennis Centre with ATP Masters on the way

      Sports minister says new facility underlines kingdom's long-term commitment to hosting top events

      TennisJune 15, 2026
      Morocco's Ismael Saibari celebrates scoring against Brazil. AFP
      Play00:57
      Bayern agree fee for Morocco's Saibari while Bouaddi draws strong interest

      Atlas Lions stars in high demand after impressive showing against Brazil

      World Cup 2026June 15, 2026
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