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FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Messi sets new record, overtakes Mbappe; Alvarez ties Maradona; Bellingham second after Pele
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ended its quarterfinal stage with two Extra Time thrillers as Jude Bellingham, Julián Álvarez, and in his own way Lionel Messi played starring roles. England beat Norway 2-1 while Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in slow-burn matches that went the distance.

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Lionel Messi World Cup stats, highlights, live updates on Argentina vs Switzerland
Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo: how they compare on goals, stats and World Cup record
Messi draws blank, Alverez and Martinez fire Argentina into World Cup semis
Lionel Messi failed to score for the first time in Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, but the defending champions proved they were far from a one-man team as Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez...

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Argentina 3-1 Switzerland highlights, FIFA World Cup quarterfinal: Argentina into semis, set up clash vs England
Argentina vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Highlights: Julian Alvarez Stunner Lands Argentina In Semis, Set Up Blockbuster England Clash
Race For Glory: FIFA World Cup Semi-Finalists Confirmed
France, Spain, England and defending champions Argentina are the last four teams standing after an action-packed tournament.

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"This team never stops believing": Messi hails Argentina after FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final berth
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FIFA WC: 'This team never stops believing,' says Messi after Argentina reach the semi-final

GOAT vs GOAT? Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo – a football rivalry like no other

Charting the history and remarkable numbers behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry, from April 23, 2008 until

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Stats reveal who really leads football’s greatest GOAT debate

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: FIFA World Cup 2026 reignites the GOAT debate
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Messi vs Kane, Mbappe vs Yamal: FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals promise fireworks

France face Spain while defending champions Argentina take on England as four former winners battle for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

How Lionel Messi led stunning Argentina World Cup comeback against Egypt

Lionel Messi starts for Argentina today as their World Cup defence continues with a last-16 tie against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt. Argentina survived an almighty scare last time out, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in one of the best games of the tournament.
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Messi vs Ronaldo now only possible in potential World Cup final after Portugal finish second in group stage

With the draw now set, Messi and Ronaldo can only face each other if both Argentina and Portugal reach the World Cup final.
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Football will never see a rivalry like Messi vs Ronaldo again: Oliver Kahn

German football legend Oliver Kahn believes that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo created a football rivalry unlike any other, with their relentless pursuit of excellence pushing each other to unprecedented heights for nearly two decades.

Lionel Messi sends urgent warning about Argentina’s ‘bad’ blunders vs. Cape Verde

Even after an 11-game winning streak, Lionel Messi sounds the alarm on Argentina’s "many blunders" following a extra-time against Cape Verde.
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World Cup 2026 fact: All four semi-finalists remain unbeaten

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches its climax, all four teams progressing to the semi-finals have maintained perfect unbeaten records throughout the tournament. Argentina, England, France, and Spain will contest the final four,