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Messi to Mbappe: Top five highest goal scorers in FIFA World Cup history

Messi and Mbappe, after scoring five and four goals respectively in their first two games of the FIFA World Cup 2026, are now the two highest goal-scorers in the tournament's history

Fifa WC: Argentina into knockouts; Austria-Algeria fight for second spot

Defending champions Argentina, after their 2-0 win vs Austria in Dallas, became the fourth team to qualify for the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Fifa WC 2026: France vs Norway match on June 27 to decide Group I toppers

France and Norway will face off at 12:30 AM IST on June 27 to decide Group I toppers after both sealed Round of 32 berths, while Senegal and Iraq chase a third-place lifeline.

Haaland brace helps Norway beat Senegal 3-2, reach World Cup Round of 32

Haaland has 24 goals in his last 12 international games scoring at least once in every match and 59 goals in 52 international appearances.

Longest Football World Cup match ever: Mbappe brace sends France into R32

France beat Iraq 3-0 in the longest World Cup match ever, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice after a two-hour storm delay to help his side book a Round of 32 spot.

Greatest of All Time! Messi breaks Klose's record with 17th World Cup goal

The Argentina captain became the outright highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history before adding another goal in a 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas

Argentina vs Austria HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC 2026: Messi scores brace as Argentina edge past Austria 2-0

Argentina vs Austria HIGHLIGHTS: Messi now has 18 World Cup goals to his name, making him the top goal scorer in the tournament's history

FIFA World Cup 2026 June 23 schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming

France vs Iraq (2:30 AM), Norway vs Senegal (5:30 AM), Jordan vs Algeria (8:30 AM) and Portugal vs Uzbekistan (10:30 PM)

More than just numbers: How lower-ranked teams are shining at FIFA WC 2026

From Cape Verde frustrating Spain and Uruguay to Egypt and Iran denying Belgium victory, the 2026 World Cup has shown that football's traditional hierarchy is becoming increasingly difficult to sustai

World Cup 2026 Group G: Draws galore; Iran one win away from qualification

Belgium were forced to settle for a point despite entering the match as favourites, while Iran produced a disciplined display to remain firmly in contention for qualification.

Two stars, two trials: Hakimi and Partey's parallel journey in FIFA WC 2026

As Morocco and Ghana pursue success on football's biggest stage, Achraf Hakimi and Thomas Partey are navigating legal proceedings that have become part of the wider narrative of FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 Group H: Spain take full control; Cape Verde eyeing history

With Uruguay playing out a draw vs Cape Verde later in the matchday, every point now carries huge significance in the race for the Round of 32.

Spain vs Saudi Arabia HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC 2026: Yamal, Oyarzabal shine as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia

Spain vs Saudi Arabia HIGHLIGHTS: After playing a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde, Spain has made a strong comeback with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia

World Cup 2026 Group F: Netherlands close in, Japan-Sweden battle looms

Check FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualification scenarios as Netherlands close in on the Round of 32 while Sweden, Japan and Tunisia fight to advance.

Messi spared, Almiron sanctioned: FIFA's mouth-covering rule sparks debate

Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule during Paraguay vs Turkiye on Saturday

FIFA World Cup 2026 June 22 schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming

Belgium vs Iran (12:30 AM), Uruguay vs Cape Verde (3:30 AM), and New Zealand vs Egypt (6:30 AM), Argentina vs Austria (10:30 PM),

World Cup 2026 Group E scenarios: Germany through, race wide open for R32

Germany are through to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Group E remains open as Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Curacao battle to qualify.

FIFA World Cup 2026 points table: Updated standings for all 12 groups

Here's a look at the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 points table after the completion of Round 1 of the group stage.

Germany vs Ivory Coast HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC 2026: GER get 2 wins from 2; NED thump SWE 5-1

Gakpo and Brobbey scored a brace while Summerville came off the bench to score one and bag an assist for Netherlands.

FIFA World Cup 2026 June 21 schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming

IFA World Cup 2026 June 21 fixtures (IST): Germany vs Ivory Coast (1:30 am), Ecuador vs Curaçao (5:30 am), Tunisia vs Japan (9:30 am), Spain vs Saudi Arabia (9:30 pm)