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Messi breaks record

Jun 23, 2026 09:25
By radiokerrysport
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Messi breaks record

Lionel Messi made history last night, as Argentina advanced to the knockout stages at this year's World Cup.

The former Barcelona forward has moved to the top of the tournament's all-time scorer list, after scoring both goals in a 2-0 win over Austria.

He's now two clear of former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.

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Kylian Mbappe also brought his tally up to 16 - and level with the former record holder - as France cruised to a 3-0 win over Iraq in Philadelphia.

That game was delayed by two hours due to storms in the area, which held up the proceedings at the interval.

Elsewhere, two goals from Erling Haaland helped Norway to a 3-2 win over Senegal - they've also booked a place in the round-of-32.

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While Algeria left it late to beat Jordan by two-goals-to-one.

Amine Gouiri's 82nd minute strike saw them secure all three points.

Tonight's action continues as Portugal look for their first win of the campaign.

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They face Uzbekistan in Houston from 6pm.

After that, England will look to make it back-to-back victories when they take on Ghana at 9.

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