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ARLINGTON, Texas, June 22 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has made one change to his starting lineup from the side that won 3-0 against Algeria in their World Cup opener for the meeting with Austria in Dallas with Nahuel Molina replacing Gonzalo Montiel.
GUADALAJARA, June 22 : The Democratic Republic of Congo will have the unmistakable figure of Michel Kuka Mboladinga in the stands when they take on Colombia in Guadalajara on Tuesday, after he belatedly arrived at the World Cup to bring his unique brand of support.
June 22 : Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history on Monday, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's match against Austria to surpass Germany striker Miroslav Klose.
Lionel Messi became the highest goal scorer in men's World Cup history Monday, moving up to 17 and breaking a tie with Germany legend Miroslav Klose in Argentina's Group J match against Austria.
Mohamed Salah still has magic in his old boots. While the clock is ticking toward the end for many of the stars at this FIFA World Cup, some can still roll back the years, and Salah proved to be more like Lionel Messi than Cristiano Ronaldo by creating history for Egypt on Sunday.
LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more goal to rewrite the record books. Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time mark of 16 World Cup goals when scoring a hat-trick in the 3-0 opening win over Algeria. The Argentina captain was tearful after his first goal, and it later emerged that his father is recovering from an unspecified health issue. Despite his personal travails and a troubled build-up because of a hamstring injury, Messi’s mere presence appears to inspire his teammates. “If anyone thought this group was better off without Leo, today it became clear that Leo is the most important of them all,” said midfielder Alexis Mac Allister after the win against Algeria. Argentina can qualify for the next round with a victory and would be assured of finishing top of Group J if Jordan fail to beat Algeria later on Monday. Mbappe’s century Another player chasing the all-time World Cup scoring record, Kylian Mbappe, will play his 100th game for France when they meet Iraq in Philadelphia. “There is nothing bigger — one hundred is a historic figure, and to have the chance to reach that tally here at a World Cup means it will be a special match for me,” Mbappe told reporters on Sunday. Mbappe, 27, is tied with West Germany legend Gerd Mueller on 14 goals after he netted twice in France’s opening 3-1 win against Senegal in Group I. France, who were beaten by Argentina on penalties in the last final in 2022, will expect to brush aside the Iraqis to guarantee a ticket to the knockout phase. Norway and their marksman Erling Haaland, who scored twice against Iraq in a 4-1 opening win, will also be guaranteed of
SANTA CLARA: Algeria have their fate in their own hands when they take on Jordan on Monday (Jun 22) in a high-stakes World Cup encounter in California, coach Vladimir Petkovic said, with both sides facing the possibility of early elimination.
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 21 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted he was still coming to terms with the impact of hydration breaks introduced to combat the intense heat at the World Cup as the defending champions prepare to take on Austria on Monday.