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• Crying Lionel Messi reveals he's suffering mystery personal heartbreak after equalling World Cup's goal record - with his wife watching in the stands17 June 2026, 9:24 am
  The Argentinian broke down in tears after curling home a stunning strike to open the scoring just 17 minutes into the match. Messi, who turns 39 in a week, dazzled.
  
• Revealed: Kylian Mbappe's World Cup goal celebration is a tribute to JAMES CORDEN - days after his Fox TV colleague labelled the Brit host a 'w****r' on air17 June 2026, 9:21 am
  The Real Madrid superstar, 27, surpassed Olivier Giroud to become Les Bleus's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace at the MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night.
  
• American football star who became 'the most hated man in Australia' takes his most savage shot yet at the Socceroos and their fans17 June 2026, 8:49 am
  Mike Grella claimed he'd been abused by Aussie fans - then launched a blistering attack on not just the Socceroos, but the whole country.
  
• Meet Dastan Satpayev, the new 17-year-old Chelsea wonderkid that Xabi Alonso wanted at Real Madrid, is being mentored by Reece James' dad and can follow in the footsteps of Estevao Willian17 June 2026, 8:47 am
  Kazakh champions Kairat will hold a special ceremony for a player after their game on Wednesday with speeches, a lap of appreciation and a video montage. But the player in question is only 17.
  
• Drinking Dallas dry! England fans are kicked out of a bar by police as they down pints, strip off - and take over the rodeo - hours before World Cup opener against Croatia17 June 2026, 8:46 am
  NICK PISA AND SAM GREENHILL IN DALLAS: England fans were turfed out of the Londoner Pub in Dallas on Tuesday during a wild night of partying for travelling supporters.
  
• World Cup Breakfast: The superstars have arrived! Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe light up remarkable day with seven goals between them - match highlights and what to look out for today17 June 2026, 8:42 am
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day six at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
• ENGLAND'S 60 YEARS OF HURT: A Three Lion from every World Cup since 1966 reveals the pain, punishment and penalties that have haunted the last six decades since our greatest day17 June 2026, 8:00 am
  Daily Mail Sport has spoken to a player from each of the 14 World Cups since 1966 to reveal the untold tales, off-field chaos, agony and ecstasy. This is the 60 Years of Hurt.
  
• Lionel Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina great equals goal record with dazzling hat-trick in 3-0 win over Algeria17 June 2026, 7:02 am
  OLIVER SALT IN KANSAS CITY: The boyish looks may no longer be there, but exactly 20 years on from his World Cup debut Messi proved his magic is very much still alive and kicking.
  
• His movement is limited, his pace has gone and the chances of him capitalising on his enduring strength in the air and finishing are remote - but Portugal cannot say goodbye to Cristiano Ronaldo. Here's why17 June 2026, 6:40 am
  The story of Cristiano Ronaldo and a Belgian influencer at Portugal's base in Palm Beach encapsulates the 41-year-old's seemingly irresistible allure and his nation's struggle to let him go.
  
• Guns, cowboy hats and margaritas! England fans embrace the culture in Texas as they arrive for their World Cup opener against Croatia17 June 2026, 6:20 am
  SAM GREENHILL IN DALLAS: More than 10,000 England fans are flocking to Dallas for the team's wild west World Cup showdown on Wednesday.
  
• Salzburg have done Rangers a massive favour by taking Danny Rohl off their hands... but chairman Andrew Cavenagh can't afford to have a third failed appointment on his watch17 June 2026, 6:09 am
  Given the manner in which things unravelled so badly towards the end of last season, Danny Rohl's card was marked in the eyes of most Rangers supporters.
  
• World Cup Unfiltered Poll: Will England win their opening game against Croatia tonight?17 June 2026, 5:00 am
  The Three Lions enter this summer's tournament as one of the favourites to be crowned world champions in New Jersey on July 19, and will want to send an emphatic message to their rivals
  
• Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany enjoy World Cup date night as Chiefs star watches Lionel Messi in Kansas City17 June 2026, 3:40 am
  The Kansas City Chiefs star and his former soccer player partner took their seats in the stands of the NFL team's iconic Arrowhead Stadium to watch Lionel Messi and Argentina play Algeria.
  
• World Cup fans claim the tournament is RIGGED as Lionel Messi avoids a red card after stamping on rival before scoring hat-trick17 June 2026, 3:40 am
  Messi quickly became embroiled in controversy after he appeared to stamp on the calf and Achilles area of Algeria's Aissa Mandi from behind while he tried to make a tackle.
  
• Argentina vs Algeria - World Cup Group J RECAP: Outrageous Lionel Messi scores a stunning hat-trick as the reigning champions cruise to a dominant victory in Kansas City17 June 2026, 3:29 am
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Argentina get their World Cup campaign underway in Group J as they take on Algeria at the Arrowhead Stadium.