Lionel Messi stated that he is not concerned about his age after becoming the all-time scorer in World Cup history just before his 39th birthday. He achieved this milestone by surpassing Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals with a first-half goal during Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria in Dallas, where he scored another goal as well.

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland each scored two goals in their respective matches, intensifying the competition for the World Cup Golden Boot. Messi, just days before his 39th birthday, contributed both goals to Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria at Dallas Stadium. This performance has set the stage for a thrilling showdown among these three prominent football stars.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are engaged in a competition to break World Cup records, but there exists a notable achievement that neither can surpass: the title of the oldest African World Cup goalscorer. This distinction highlights a unique milestone in the context of the ongoing rivalry between the two football legends.

Argentina and France have advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, while Jordan has been eliminated from the tournament. The latest match highlights, reactions, and previews from the event in North America have been shared, showcasing the progress of the teams involved.

Algeria has filed a complaint with FIFA regarding what they describe as "refereeing injustice" following their opening World Cup match loss to Argentina. The complaint specifically highlights a tackle by Lionel Messi on Algerian defender Aissa Mandi, which occurred in the 30th minute of the match, according to an Algerian football federation source speaking to AFP.

During Day 13 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record, while England played to a draw in their latest match. The day's events included match highlights, reactions, and previews of upcoming games, according to Al Jazeera.