LIONEL MESSI
Lionel Messi could start as Scaloni warns against underestimating Cape Verde
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has said his side will not underestimate Cape Verde when the reigning world champions face the tournament debutants in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Friday.
Messi magic off the bench as Argentina cruise into knockouts with perfect record
Argentina earned their third straight victory, while a stunning draw was enough to see Austria and Algeria advance to the Round of 32 in Saturday night's FIFA World Cup action.
Lionel Messi benched for Argentina's World Cup clash with Jordan
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Lionel Messi would start on the bench when the reigning FIFA World Cup champions face Jordan in their final Group F match at Dallas Stadium on Saturday.
Lionel Messi 'tired' but happy with FIFA World Cup record-breaking night for Argentina
Lionel Messi added another remarkable chapter to his legendary career as he became the highest-scoring player in FIFA World Cup history during Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.
Magical Messi breaks World Cup record with brace as Argentina ease past Austria
Lionel Messi made history with a brace of goals as Argentina eased past Austria in their FIFA World Cup Group J encounter in Dallas, Texas, on Monday.
Lionel Messi eyes historic 'greatest FIFA World Cup goalscorer' accolade vs Austria
Lionel Messi has moved within one goal of becoming the greatest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history as Argentina prepared to face Austria in Dallas on Monday.
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