The Argentina captain surpasses the all-time FIFA World Cup goalscoring record with a vintage brace against Austria at the AT&T Stadium.

Manchester United are anxiously awaiting a full medical update on Manuel Ugarte after the Uruguayan midfielder was forced off during the 2026 World Cup, with the club fearing a long-term lay-off that could derail their Premier League preparations.

Chelsea’s Reece James will miss at least two World Cup 2026 fixtures after a fresh hamstring setback, leaving Thomas Tuchel with a major right-back dilemma ahead of the knockout rounds.

France’s captain says individual accolades must bow to team glory, but admits chasing Messi for the World Cup Golden Boot fires him up like nothing else in New York.

Belgium suffers a blow as Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku will miss their World Cup match against Iran after battling a respiratory problem.

Concerns mount over Neymar’s availability as Brazil prepare for the 2026 World Cup amid injury worries.

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong remains a doubt for Netherlands duty as national team coach Ronald Koeman provides an update on the player’s fitness status.

Cristiano Ronaldo is confirmed in the starting XI as Portugal aims to recover from a disappointing start to their World Cup campaign.

A former Bundesliga player has equaled Lionel Messi’s World Cup assist record, while Messi simultaneously reached a goalscoring milestone in Argentina’s victory over Algeria.

Scotland supporters jeered Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi during a World Cup match as he faces trial on rape charges in France.