Messi and Argentina Take a 1-0 Lead Over Switzerland
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Lionel Messi and Argentina face Egypt for a spot in the quarterfinals before Switzerland-Colombia later.
Lionel Messi helped Argentina avoid a major upset, scoring one of three second-half goals to rally past Egypt on Tuesday in the World Cup's Round of 16.
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Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, takes lead in Golden Boot race
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of this year's World Cup on Tuesday against Egypt, extending his scoring streak to nine consecutive games for Argentina and moving to the top of a tight Golden Boot race.
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.
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, attend his team’s Leagues Cup Phase One soccer match against Pumas UNAM at Chase Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after ...
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Lionel Messi, who has been recovering from a hamstring injury since May 25, might play limited minutes for Argentina in its final World Cup preparation match against Iceland on Tuesday in Auburn, Alabama. The 38-year-old legend and Inter Miami captain is ...
