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Lionel Messi: Every World Cup match for me now is a bonus
Argentina captain scored his first World Cup hat-trick in 3-0 win over Algeria in Group J opener
Messi sinks Algeria with hat-trick days before 39th birthday
Argentina captain marks 200th international appearance with all three goals in 3-0 win
Argentina v Algeria: No special plans for Messi, Petkovic says
Algeria make World Cup return after 12 years with world champions Argentina first up
Iran are 'most oppressed' team in tournament, as Fifa boss visits dressing room
Several Iranian officials forced to watch game against New Zealand on TV in Mexico after being denied entry to US
Iran fight back twice to claim draw against New Zealand
Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi on target as Iran take their place at 48-team World Cup
Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi rues errors after 'painful' Sweden defeat
Individual mistakes punished as Tunisia get Group F campaign off to worst possible start
UFC Freedom 250: Gaethje wins title in Trump's White House spectacle
American finally secured undisputed lightweight gold as US leader hosted first professional sporting event at presidential residence
Sweden put Tunisia to the sword in World Cup opener
Alexander Isak and Victor Gyokeres also on the scoresheet as Tunisia lose 5-1 in Monterrey
Qatar keen to put 2022 pain behind them against Switzerland
Julen Lopetegui's squad are back-to-back Asian champions while Swiss are unbeaten in competitive matches since late 2024
Quinones carries Saudi Pro League form into World Cup with opening goal
Al Qadsiah striker outscored Cristiano Ronaldo in 2025/26 season and got the first of Mexico's two goals against nine-man South Africa
Fares Ghedjemis: From the French fourth tier to World Cup 2026 with Algeria
Rejected, overlooked and forced to climb through the lower tiers of French football, winger refused to let setbacks define him
Is World Cup 2026 the most political tournament in football history?
The line between football and geopolitics is impossible to separate at this tournament
Salah, Al Dawsari, Mahrez, Afif and the 100 cappers at the 2026 World Cup
Regional teams will have plenty of experience to call on in North America
Amoura's ascent, Petkovic's calming influence: Algeria World Cup talking points
A team with fond memories on the global stage return after 12-year absence
Jordan's Al Tamari carries nation's World Cup hopes against Messi and Co
Jamal Sellami's preparations ahead of historic first finals have been dogged by injuries to key players
