‘I have zero goals in two World Cups’: Zlatan Ibrahimovic marvels as Lionel Messi breaks FIFA World Cup scoring record | Football News

Lionel Messi‘s record-breaking performance for Argentina at the FIFA World Cup has drawn praise from former Barcelona teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who said the Argentina captain continues to do things that separate him from everyone else.After Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday to become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup…

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‘I’m not spending time thinking about my age’: Lionel Messi’s message before turning 39 after rewriting World Cup history | Football News

Lionel Messi insisted he is not focused on his age and is only concerned about staying fit after rewriting the FIFA World Cup record books just two days before his 39th birthday.The Argentina captain scored twice in a 2-0 win over Austria in Texas, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s World Cup history while…

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Norway vs Senegal, FIFA World Cup Match Result: Erling Haaland’s double sends Norway into knockouts | Football News

Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring their third goal. (AP Photo) Erling Haaland continued his extraordinary scoring spree with a brilliant brace as Norway booked their place in the Round of 32 with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal in Group I on Monday night.Making their first FIFA World Cup appearance since 1998, the…

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Kylian Mbappé vs Messi: French star hits 16 World Cup goals, closes gap in all-time scoring race in 100th cap | Football News

Mbappé closes in on Messi’s World Cup record after reaching 16 goals in historic run/ Image: AP France captain scored twice against Iraq to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals, with only Lionel Messi now ahead of him on the all-time scoring chartsKylian Mbappe’s 100th appearance for France was already shaping…

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OFFSIDE | Day 11 of World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal restores Spain’s soul, Cape Verde’s fairytale run continues and Ronaldo fanboys go full toxic | Football News

Spain’s Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) There is a term in sports called commentator’s curse. No, that doesn’t refer to football fans having to listen to Bollywood actors or cricket…

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France vs Iraq, FIFA World Cup Match Result: Les Bleus win 3-0 as Mbappé scores brace on 100th cap and Dembele nets first World Cup goal | Football News

France’s Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates with Kylian Mbappe (10) after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) France secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout rounds with a 3-0 victory over Iraq in Philadelphia,…

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Goals galore! Super ball, extra time and expanded field trigger record-breaking goal rush at World Cup 2026 | Football News

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be an exhilarating showdown, with a remarkable 25% increase in goal scores compared to the last tournament. (AP Photo) The ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup has transformed into an absolute goal festival, treating global football fans to a historic scoring blitz. The tournament is witnessing a…

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