New Home Kits! Argentina, Mexico, Spain Get Fresh Looks Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The home kits for some of the teams who'll be eyeing World Cup glory next summer have dropped. And there is so much detail to cover.
Alexis Mac Allister Sport News
Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights
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
Lionel Messi produces hat trick against Algeria, ties all-time World Cup goals mark
Lionel Messi’s left-footed strike in the 76th minute Tuesday night against Algeria completed a sensational hat trick and boosted the Argentina star to 16 career goals at the World Cup, tying Miroslav Klose’s all-time mark. Messi subbed out of the match four minutes later to a thunderous ovation in Kansas City, Missouri, with Argentina ahead 3-0. Another goal in the current World Cup would move him past German icon Klose for the record. Messi fired a shot from outside the box in the 17th minute that Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane grazed but could not prevent from finding the upper right corner of goal.
Late goal by Mainoo lifts Manchester United to 3-2 win over rivals Liverpool
MANCHESTER, England, May 3 : Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo struck late to seal a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory over rivals Liverpool on Sunday as the home side secured their return to the Champions League next season after a two-year absence.
Liverpool Vs Crystal Palace: Isak-Wirtz Cetak Gol, Si Merah Menang 3-1
Liverpool meraih kemenangan 3-1 saat menjamu Crystal Palace. Alexander Isak membuka kemenangan Si Merah, ditutup Florian Wirtz.
Liverpool boss Slot laments missed chances in Champions League exit
LIVERPOOL, England, April 14 : Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side's Champions League exit again laid bare a season-long struggle to turn chances into goals, after they were eliminated by Paris St Germain following a 2-0 home defeat on Tuesday that sealed a 4-0 aggregate loss.
Argentina Vs Zambia: Messi Cetak Gol, Albiceleste Menang Mudah 5-0
Argentina memetik kemenangan telak di laga terakhirnya jelang Piala Dunia 2026. Melakoni laga uji coba kontrak Zambia, Argentina menang lima gol tanpa balas.
Nico Paz Gol Debut, Argentina Tekuk Mauritania 2-1
Argentina mengalahkan Mauritania 2-1 dalam laga uji coba jelang Piala Dunia 2026. Nico Paz mencetak gol debutnya bersama Albiceleste.
Brighton Vs Liverpool: Si Merah Keok 1-2
Liverpool tumbang saat melawan Brighton & Hove Albion dalam lanjutan Liga Inggris 2025/2026. The Reds keok 1-2.