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• Lionel Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina great equals goal record with dazzling hat-trick in 3-0 win over Algeria17 June 2026, 3:13 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.
  
• Argentina vs Algeria - World Cup Group J LIVE: Outrageous Lionel Messi scores a stunning hat-trick as the reigning champions cruise to a dominant victory in Kansas City17 June 2026, 3:12 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.
  
• 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, 3:01 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.
  
• Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany enjoy World Cup date night as Chiefs star watches Lionel Messi in Kansas City17 June 2026, 2:54 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.
  
• Refugee lawyer issues ultimatum to One Nation supporters who want to back the Socceroos but oppose migrants: 'Two options'17 June 2026, 2:25 am
  The leading refugee advocate joined figures from the ALP and Greens who have slammed supporters of Pauline Hanson's party for barracking for the Aussies at the World Cup.
  
• Harry Kane calls for England to have 'no regrets' and play with freedom at the World Cup - as Three Lions fans descend on Dallas for Croatia opener17 June 2026, 2:16 am
  JACK GAUGHAN AND CRAIG HOPE: The England captain doesn't want to leave North America wondering this summer and called on Tuchel's Three Lions to attack the tournament.
  
• 'He's capable of anything': Luka Vuskovic is Spurs' Croatia star with Harry Kane in his sights, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Brighton on his tail. At just 19, he's scoring overhead kicks and drawing parallels with William Saliba. But can they keep him?17 June 2026, 1:12 am
  In the centre of Croatia's defence is one of the freshest and most exciting prospects in world football. Luka Vuskovic is 19 years old and a Tottenham player - but for how much longer?
  
• 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, 1:00 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.
  
• Iraq 1-4 Norway: Anything Kylian Mbappe can do, Erling Haaland can do too while a Liverpool target impresses - but there were warning signs in comfortable win17 June 2026, 12:33 am
  KIERAN GILL: Norway opened their first World Cup in 28 years by beating Iraq in an Erling Haaland-inspired win. Here is what Daily Mail Sport learned from watching.
  
• England vs Croatia World Cup press conference RECAP: Thomas Tuchel claims he 'was not aware' the Three Lions kit was even stolen as he confirms Trevoh Chalobah has been brought in as a centre-back option17 June 2026, 12:30 am
  Relive Daily Mail's live blog for Thomas Tuchel's press conference ahead of England's World Cup Group L opener against Croatia.
  
• Iraq vs Norway - World Cup Group I RECAP: Erling Haaland stars as European side kick off campaign with big win17 June 2026, 12:30 am
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Norway got their World Cup campaign underway in Group I as they took on Iraq at Boston Stadium.
  
• France 3-1 Senegal: Magic Kylian Mbappe moves closer to World Cup record, how Didier Deschamps changed the game and the cause for concern for Les Bleus despite win over Senegal, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI17 June 2026, 12:10 am
  FRANCE 3-1 SENEGAL - RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN NEW JERSEY:Even on his bad days, no one changes the course of a World Cup match quite like Kylian Mbappe.
  
• Fox executives rage at bitter TV rival ESPN over network's lack of World Cup coverage16 June 2026, 11:32 pm
  Fox and FS1 has exclusive rights to every single World Cup game in America after paying 5 million to FIFA. They took over as rights holder from ESPN in 2018.
  
• Mel McLaughlin reveals she had half a lung removed in cancer surgery as she makes emotional post about Socceroos' World Cup win16 June 2026, 11:23 pm
  The popular presenter's cancer battle stunned her fans late last year.
  
• Harry Kewell launches blistering attack on American football after Yank former star taunted the Socceroos16 June 2026, 11:22 pm
  The Socceroos legend didn't mince his words as he responded to Mike Grella insulting the Aussie team at the World Cup.