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            READ LATERWelcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the thirteenth round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament happening in Cyprus on Tuesday.Praggnanandhaa (Black) R vs Fabiano Caruana (White)Vaishali R (Black) vs Tan Zhongyi (White) Divya Deshmukh (Black) vs Lagno Kateryna (White)April 14, 2026 17:57
				Sindarov drew against Anish Giri earlier in tournament
			Sindarov’s dominance was surprising yet justified: he beat several main rivals in direct matches at the tournament, such as American co-favourites GM Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana. April 14, 2026 17:51
				Anish Giri will look for a victory
			It is a must-win clash for Anish against Sindarov. If Anish fails to win, Sindarov clinches the tournament and heads for the World Championship final.April 14, 2026 17:45
				Vaishali enters today’s round after a loss
			The women’s section is heating up as Zhu Jiner catches up to Vaishali at the top, and both players are tied at the top with seven points. Bibisara and Anna Muzychuk are half a point behind.April 14, 2026 17:42
				If Anish tries to win, I will fight, says Sindarov ahead of the match
			April 14, 2026 17:38
				Vaishali leads the women’s standings alongside Zhu 
			The women’s section is tied at the top with Vaishali R and Zhu Jiner on 7 points, and the other Indian in the women’s section, Divya Deshmukh, sits in seventh place with five points.April 14, 2026 17:36
				Important match for Javokhir Sindarov today
			The men’s section is all but decided, and Javokhir Sindarov would need only a draw today and tomorrow to set up a World Championship clash with D Gukesh.April 14, 2026 17:34
				Round 13 women’s section pairings are here
			Bibisara Assaubayeva — Anna MuzychukKateryna Lagno — Divya DeshmukhTan Zhongyi — Vaishali RameshbabuZhu Jiner — Aleksandra GoryachkinaApril 14, 2026 17:34
				Round 13 open section pairings are here
			Wei Yi — Andrey EsipenkoAnish Giri — Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura — Matthias BluebaumFabiano Caruana — Praggnanandhaa RApril 14, 2026 17:32
				The penultimate round is here
			Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the FIDE Candidates 2026 Round 13.Published on Apr 14, 2026  #FIDE #Chess #Candidates #Live #Crucial #match #Vaishali #final #rounds #kickoff #Divya #Pragg #action #IST

FIDE Chess Candidates 2026 Live, Round 13: Crucial match for Vaishali as final round rounds kick-off, Divya and Pragg in action from 6:15 PM IST

FIDE Candidates 2026: Check out all the live updates from Round 13 of the Candidates tournament happening in Cyprus on Tuesday.

Updated : Apr 14, 2026 17:57 IST

Argentina vs Austria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 — Messi scores twice as Argentina enters knockouts  Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores their second goal against Austria. 
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                        Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores their second goal against Austria.
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                                              elcome to Sporstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria in Dallas. Both the teams come into the game after wins over Algeria and Jordan, respectively.Argentina, the defending world champion, got off to a disappointing start when its captain Lionel Messi missed a penalty. He made amends before the break when he rattled the net with a brilliant left-footed strike to put his team ahead. Argentina Starting XI: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Thiago AlmadaAustria Starting XI: Alexander Schlager; Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch, David Alaba; Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager; Romano Schmid, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, Paul Wanner; Michael Gregoritsch  #Argentina #Austria #Highlights #FIFA #World #Cup #Messi #scores #Argentina #enters #knockouts

Welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the thirteenth round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament happening in Cyprus on Tuesday.

Praggnanandhaa (Black) R vs Fabiano Caruana (White)

Vaishali R (Black) vs Tan Zhongyi (White) 

Divya Deshmukh (Black) vs Lagno Kateryna (White)

  • April 14, 2026 17:57

    Sindarov drew against Anish Giri earlier in tournament

    Sindarov’s dominance was surprising yet justified: he beat several main rivals in direct matches at the tournament, such as American co-favourites GM Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana. 

  • April 14, 2026 17:51

    Anish Giri will look for a victory

    It is a must-win clash for Anish against Sindarov. If Anish fails to win, Sindarov clinches the tournament and heads for the World Championship final.


  • April 14, 2026 17:45

    Vaishali enters today’s round after a loss

    The women’s section is heating up as Zhu Jiner catches up to Vaishali at the top, and both players are tied at the top with seven points. Bibisara and Anna Muzychuk are half a point behind.

  • April 14, 2026 17:42

    If Anish tries to win, I will fight, says Sindarov ahead of the match

  • April 14, 2026 17:38

    Vaishali leads the women’s standings alongside Zhu

    The women’s section is tied at the top with Vaishali R and Zhu Jiner on 7 points, and the other Indian in the women’s section, Divya Deshmukh, sits in seventh place with five points.

  • April 14, 2026 17:36

    Important match for Javokhir Sindarov today

    The men’s section is all but decided, and Javokhir Sindarov would need only a draw today and tomorrow to set up a World Championship clash with D Gukesh.

  • April 14, 2026 17:34

    Round 13 women’s section pairings are here

    Bibisara Assaubayeva — Anna Muzychuk
    Kateryna Lagno — Divya Deshmukh
    Tan Zhongyi — Vaishali Rameshbabu
    Zhu Jiner — Aleksandra Goryachkina

  • April 14, 2026 17:34

    Round 13 open section pairings are here

    Wei Yi — Andrey Esipenko
    Anish Giri — Javokhir Sindarov
    Hikaru Nakamura — Matthias Bluebaum
    Fabiano Caruana — Praggnanandhaa R

  • April 14, 2026 17:32

    The penultimate round is here

    Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the FIDE Candidates 2026 Round 13.

Published on Apr 14, 2026

#FIDE #Chess #Candidates #Live #Crucial #match #Vaishali #final #rounds #kickoff #Divya #Pragg #action #IST

FIDE Candidates 2026: Check out all the live updates from Round 13 of the Candidates tournament happening in Cyprus on Tuesday.

Updated : Apr 14, 2026 17:57 IST

Argentina vs Austria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 — Messi scores twice as Argentina enters knockouts  Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores their second goal against Austria. 
                                                                          | Photo Credit:  
                                      REUTERS
                                                                      
                        Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores their second goal against Austria.
                                                  | Photo Credit:  
                          REUTERS
                                              elcome to Sporstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria in Dallas. Both the teams come into the game after wins over Algeria and Jordan, respectively.Argentina, the defending world champion, got off to a disappointing start when its captain Lionel Messi missed a penalty. He made amends before the break when he rattled the net with a brilliant left-footed strike to put his team ahead. Argentina Starting XI: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Thiago AlmadaAustria Starting XI: Alexander Schlager; Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch, David Alaba; Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager; Romano Schmid, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, Paul Wanner; Michael Gregoritsch  #Argentina #Austria #Highlights #FIFA #World #Cup #Messi #scores #Argentina #enters #knockouts

Welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the thirteenth round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament happening in Cyprus on Tuesday.

Praggnanandhaa (Black) R vs Fabiano Caruana (White)

Vaishali R (Black) vs Tan Zhongyi (White) 

Divya Deshmukh (Black) vs Lagno Kateryna (White)

  • April 14, 2026 17:57

    Sindarov drew against Anish Giri earlier in tournament

    Sindarov’s dominance was surprising yet justified: he beat several main rivals in direct matches at the tournament, such as American co-favourites GM Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana. 

  • April 14, 2026 17:51

    Anish Giri will look for a victory

    It is a must-win clash for Anish against Sindarov. If Anish fails to win, Sindarov clinches the tournament and heads for the World Championship final.

  • April 14, 2026 17:45

    Vaishali enters today’s round after a loss

    The women’s section is heating up as Zhu Jiner catches up to Vaishali at the top, and both players are tied at the top with seven points. Bibisara and Anna Muzychuk are half a point behind.

  • April 14, 2026 17:42

    If Anish tries to win, I will fight, says Sindarov ahead of the match

  • April 14, 2026 17:38

    Vaishali leads the women’s standings alongside Zhu

    The women’s section is tied at the top with Vaishali R and Zhu Jiner on 7 points, and the other Indian in the women’s section, Divya Deshmukh, sits in seventh place with five points.

  • April 14, 2026 17:36

    Important match for Javokhir Sindarov today

    The men’s section is all but decided, and Javokhir Sindarov would need only a draw today and tomorrow to set up a World Championship clash with D Gukesh.

  • April 14, 2026 17:34

    Round 13 women’s section pairings are here

    Bibisara Assaubayeva — Anna Muzychuk
    Kateryna Lagno — Divya Deshmukh
    Tan Zhongyi — Vaishali Rameshbabu
    Zhu Jiner — Aleksandra Goryachkina

  • April 14, 2026 17:34

    Round 13 open section pairings are here

    Wei Yi — Andrey Esipenko
    Anish Giri — Javokhir Sindarov
    Hikaru Nakamura — Matthias Bluebaum
    Fabiano Caruana — Praggnanandhaa R

  • April 14, 2026 17:32

    The penultimate round is here

    Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the FIDE Candidates 2026 Round 13.

Published on Apr 14, 2026



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Deadspin | Report: Preakness Stakes’ traditional date likely to move <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/26211076.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/26211076.jpg" alt="Horse Racing: 150th Preakness" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">May 17, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Journalism (2) with Umberto Rispoli up defeats Gosger (9) with Irad Ortiz Jr. up to win the running of the 150th Preakness stakes. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>In a move that could prompt more horses to shoot for the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes probably will move back one week on the calendar beginning next year, Sports Business Journal reported on Monday.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>The Triple Crown jewel at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore has been held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby for the past 75 years — the third Saturday in May.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>However, possibly due to the quick turnaround between two of the sports’ biggest races, the Kentucky Derby winners in 2022 (Rich Strike) and 2025 (Sovereignty) passed on running the Preakness and instead focused on the third Triple Crown race, the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>Rich Strike came in sixth in the Belmont. Three years later, Sovereignty prevailed in the Belmont.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-5"> <p>Per the report, the date change is being floated as part of media-rights negotiations. NBC Sports holds the Preakness rights through this year, with NBC, Fox Sports, Amazon and Netflix all vying for the future deal, per SBJ.</p> </section> <section id="section-6"> <p>Whether the Belmont also would change its date from three weeks after the Preakness is also up in the air pending future media contracts, according to the report.</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>Fox, the rights holder for the next six runnings of the Belmont, would prefer to have three weeks between each of the Triple Crown races, SBJ reported.</p> </section><section id="section-8"> <p>The Preakness Stakes, first contested in 1873, is run over 1 3/16 miles. The Kentucky Derby is 1 1/4 miles, and the Belmont caps the Triple Crown at the length of 1 1/2 miles.</p> </section><section id="section-9"> <p>For the first time in the race’s history, the 2026 Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park (Md.), due to construction at Pimlico. The 151st running will take place on Saturday, May 16. </p> </section><br/><section id="section-10"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section> </div> #Deadspin #Report #Preakness #Stakes #traditional #date #move

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Deadspin | Jonathan Quick loses final NHL game as Panthers beat Rangers <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28722557.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28722557.jpg" alt="NHL: New York Rangers at Florida Panthers" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 13, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) cannot make a save against a shot on goal scored by Florida Panthers right wing MacKie Samoskevich (not pictured) during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Goalie Jonathan Quick, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, lost the final game of his career as the host Florida Panthers defeated the New York Rangers, 3-2, on Monday night in Sunrise.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>Cole Reinhardt produced the first two-goal game of his career, including the game-winner with 1:50 left in the third. Mackie Samoskevich also scored for the Panthers, who got 24 saves from backup goalie Daniil Tarasov, including 13 in the third period.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>Quick, a 40-year-old who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, made 14 saves in the loss.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>Both the Rangers (33-39-9) and the Panthers (39-38-4) have been eliminated from playoff contention. Florida, after winning Stanley Cup titles in 2024 and 2025, will end its season with a home game against Detroit on Wednesday. New York will end its season with a road game at Tampa Bay, also on Wednesday.</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>The Rangers got goals from rookies Matthew Robertson and Gabe Perreault.</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>Florida opened the scoring with 10:25 left in the first period as Quick gave up a juicy rebound that was knocked in by Reinhardt. Tobias Bjornfot earned the primary assist for the backhander on net.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-7"> <p>The Panthers made it 2-0 on Samoskevich’s goal with 8:29 left in the first. The sequence started with a shot from the point by Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider. Samoskevich blocked the shot, giving him a breakaway. Samoskevich lifted the puck over Quick’s glove for his 12th goal of the season and his sixth in the past nine games.</p> </section> <section id="section-8"> <p>New York cut its deficit to 2-1 on Robertson’s goal with 4:41 left in the first. Noah Laba won a face-off, and Robertson shot the puck from beyond the left circle. Tarasov was screened on the play.</p> </section><section id="section-9"> <p>The Rangers tied the score with 2:40 left in the second. Tarasov blocked a shot by Adam Fox, but the puck bounced in off the left leg of Perreault. It was the 11th goal of the season for the highly touted rookie.</p> </section><section id="section-10"> <p>Reinhardt made it 3-2 with a snap shot just inside the right post.</p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>Before the game, the Panthers handed out team awards to Sergei Bobrovsky (fan favorite), Luke Kunin (unsung hero), and Brad Marchand (three stars).</p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>After the game, the Panthers called for Quick to come back to the ice for a curtain call. Quick appeared to wipe away tears as he stepped off the ice for the final time.</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section></div> #Deadspin #Jonathan #Quick #loses #final #NHL #game #Panthers #beat #Rangers

Kylian Mbappé is just 27 years old.

But the French superstar is embarking on his third World Cup, and his latest run at glory begins later today as France takes on Senegal. And when they do, Mbappé’s prodigious track record has the forward on the cusp of several records on the sport’s biggest stage.

Here is every national and international record Mbappé can break at this year’s World Cup.

Update Monday June 22: Mbappé scored early against Iraq to continue his march up the record books.

Previous: With this goal against Senegal, Mbappé has now moved up in several of these categories:

Update: Mbappé’s second goal against Senegal has moved him to the top of two different records for France.

French national records Mbappé can break at the 2026 World Cup

Mbappé is on the verge of breaking several national records at the 2026 World Cup.

French National Team record goals

Mbappé enters the 2026 World Cup just one goal behind Olivier Giroud for the French National Team:

  • Kylian Mbappé: 59 Goals
  • Olivier Giroud: 57 Goals
  • Thierry Henry: 51 Goals
  • Antoine Griezmann: 44 Goals
  • Michel Platini: 41 Goals

With just one goal, Mbappé would match Giroud atop the French record books, and a pair of goals would put Mbappé at the top of the list.

Update Monday June 22: Mbappé‘s goal against Iraq moved him two clear of Giroud on this list.

Previous: Mbappé’s first goal against Senegal pulled him level with Giroud with 57 goals for the French National Team. His second moved him to the top.

French National Team World Cup goals

In addition to becoming France’s all-time leading goal scorer, Mbappé can become the nation’s top goal scorer in World Cup matches this year. Just Fontaine currently holds that mark, as the French legend scored a stunning 13 goals in just six matches at the 1958 World Cup, a record that still stands for goals in a single tournament.

Here is where Mbappé stands on that list:

  • Kylian Mbappé: 15 Goals
  • Just Fontaine: 13 Goals
  • Thierry Henry: 6 Goals
  • Zinedine Zidane: 5 Goals
  • Michel Platini: 5 Goals
  • Olivier Giroud: 5 Goals

Update: Mbappé’ first goal against Senegal pulled him level with Fontaine with 13 World Cup goals for France. His second moved him to the top of the pile.

International records Mbappé can break at the 2026 World Cup

In addition to the French records Mbappé can break at the 2026 World Cup, he can also break some international records at the 2026 World Cup, or even add to one that he already holds.

With another standout run of play, Mbappé could become the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history.

Currently, that record is held by Miroslav Klose from Germany, who tops the list with 16 goals. Klose is followed by Ronaldo (15), Gerd Müller (14), and Lionel Messi, who is chasing that mark as well as he enters play with 13 World Cup goals on his legendary resume.

Here is where Mbappé stands on that list:

  • Lionel Messi: 18 Goals
  • Miroslav Klose: 16 Goals
  • Ronaldo: 15 Goals
  • Kylian Mbappé: 15 Goals
  • Gerd Müller: 14 Goals
  • Just Fontaine: 13 Goals
  • Pelé: 12 Goals

Update Monday June 22: Messi’s brace against Austria pulled him to the top of this list, but Mbappé‘s goal against Iraq pulled the French star level with Ronaldo for third all-time.

Previously: With his goal against Senegal, Mbappé now has 13 World Cup goals, putting him level with Just Fontaine and Lionel Messi. His second pulled him ahead of that pair, and level with Gerd Müller.

Messi’s hat trick against Algeria has moved him level with Miroslav Klose on this list.

All-Time World Cup Finals Goals

This is one record Mbappé already holds.

He could theoretically add to it this year.

Mbappé scored one goal in the 2018 World Cup Finals, when France defeated Croatia 4-2. He scored three more goals during the 2022 Finals, when France lost to Messi and Argentina on penalties.

Here is the list of all-time goal scorers in the World Cup Finals:

  • Kylian Mbappé: 4 Goals
  • Geoff Hurst: 3 Goals
  • Vavá: 3 Goals
  • Pelé: 3 Goals
  • Zinedine Zidane: 3 Goals
  • Gino Colaussi: 2 Goals
  • Silvio Piola: 2 Goals
  • Helmut Rahn: 2 Goals
  • Mario Kempes: 2 Goals
  • Paul Breitner: 2 Goals
  • Ronaldo: 2 Goals
  • Lionel Messi: 2 Goals

In the history of the World Cup, no player has won the Golden Boot twice.

Mbappé could change that this year.

The French star won the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup, thanks to the eight goals he scored in France’s run to the Finals. But if he were to win the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup, he would become the first player in the over 90-year history of the World Cup to secure that honor twice.

#record #Kylian #Mbappé #break #World #Cup">Every record Kylian Mbappé can break at the 2026 World Cup  Kylian Mbappé is just 27 years old.But the French superstar is embarking on his third World Cup, and his latest run at glory begins later today as France takes on Senegal. And when they do, Mbappé’s prodigious track record has the forward on the cusp of several records on the sport’s biggest stage.Here is every national and international record Mbappé can break at this year’s World Cup.Update Monday June 22: Mbappé scored early against Iraq to continue his march up the record books.Previous: With this goal against Senegal, Mbappé has now moved up in several of these categories:Update: Mbappé’s second goal against Senegal has moved him to the top of two different records for France.French national records Mbappé can break at the 2026 World CupMbappé is on the verge of breaking several national records at the 2026 World Cup.French National Team record goalsMbappé enters the 2026 World Cup just one goal behind Olivier Giroud for the French National Team:Kylian Mbappé: 59 GoalsOlivier Giroud: 57 GoalsThierry Henry: 51 GoalsAntoine Griezmann: 44 GoalsMichel Platini: 41 GoalsWith just one goal, Mbappé would match Giroud atop the French record books, and a pair of goals would put Mbappé at the top of the list.Update Monday June 22: Mbappé‘s goal against Iraq moved him two clear of Giroud on this list.Previous: Mbappé’s first goal against Senegal pulled him level with Giroud with 57 goals for the French National Team. His second moved him to the top.French National Team World Cup goalsIn addition to becoming France’s all-time leading goal scorer, Mbappé can become the nation’s top goal scorer in World Cup matches this year. Just Fontaine currently holds that mark, as the French legend scored a stunning 13 goals in just six matches at the 1958 World Cup, a record that still stands for goals in a single tournament.Here is where Mbappé stands on that list:Kylian Mbappé: 15 GoalsJust Fontaine: 13 GoalsThierry Henry: 6 GoalsZinedine Zidane: 5 GoalsMichel Platini: 5 GoalsOlivier Giroud: 5 GoalsUpdate: Mbappé’ first goal against Senegal pulled him level with Fontaine with 13 World Cup goals for France. His second moved him to the top of the pile.International records Mbappé can break at the 2026 World CupIn addition to the French records Mbappé can break at the 2026 World Cup, he can also break some international records at the 2026 World Cup, or even add to one that he already holds.With another standout run of play, Mbappé could become the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history.Currently, that record is held by Miroslav Klose from Germany, who tops the list with 16 goals. Klose is followed by Ronaldo (15), Gerd Müller (14), and Lionel Messi, who is chasing that mark as well as he enters play with 13 World Cup goals on his legendary resume.Here is where Mbappé stands on that list:Lionel Messi: 18 GoalsMiroslav Klose: 16 GoalsRonaldo: 15 GoalsKylian Mbappé: 15 GoalsGerd Müller: 14 GoalsJust Fontaine: 13 GoalsPelé: 12 GoalsUpdate Monday June 22: Messi’s brace against Austria pulled him to the top of this list, but Mbappé‘s goal against Iraq pulled the French star level with Ronaldo for third all-time.Previously: With his goal against Senegal, Mbappé now has 13 World Cup goals, putting him level with Just Fontaine and Lionel Messi. His second pulled him ahead of that pair, and level with Gerd Müller.Messi’s hat trick against Algeria has moved him level with Miroslav Klose on this list.All-Time World Cup Finals GoalsThis is one record Mbappé already holds.He could theoretically add to it this year.Mbappé scored one goal in the 2018 World Cup Finals, when France defeated Croatia 4-2. He scored three more goals during the 2022 Finals, when France lost to Messi and Argentina on penalties.Here is the list of all-time goal scorers in the World Cup Finals:Kylian Mbappé: 4 GoalsGeoff Hurst: 3 GoalsVavá: 3 GoalsPelé: 3 GoalsZinedine Zidane: 3 GoalsGino Colaussi: 2 GoalsSilvio Piola: 2 GoalsHelmut Rahn: 2 GoalsMario Kempes: 2 GoalsPaul Breitner: 2 GoalsRonaldo: 2 GoalsLionel Messi: 2 GoalsIn the history of the World Cup, no player has won the Golden Boot twice.Mbappé could change that this year.The French star won the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup, thanks to the eight goals he scored in France’s run to the Finals. But if he were to win the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup, he would become the first player in the over 90-year history of the World Cup to secure that honor twice.  #record #Kylian #Mbappé #break #World #Cup

Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores their second goal against Austria. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

elcome to Sporstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria in Dallas. Both the teams come into the game after wins over Algeria and Jordan, respectively.

Argentina, the defending world champion, got off to a disappointing start when its captain Lionel Messi missed a penalty. He made amends before the break when he rattled the net with a brilliant left-footed strike to put his team ahead. 

Argentina Starting XI: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Thiago Almada

Austria Starting XI: Alexander Schlager; Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch, David Alaba; Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager; Romano Schmid, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, Paul Wanner; Michael Gregoritsch

#Argentina #Austria #Highlights #FIFA #World #Cup #Messi #scores #Argentina #enters #knockouts">Argentina vs Austria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 — Messi scores twice as Argentina enters knockouts  Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores their second goal against Austria. 
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                        Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores their second goal against Austria.
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                                              elcome to Sporstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria in Dallas. Both the teams come into the game after wins over Algeria and Jordan, respectively.Argentina, the defending world champion, got off to a disappointing start when its captain Lionel Messi missed a penalty. He made amends before the break when he rattled the net with a brilliant left-footed strike to put his team ahead. Argentina Starting XI: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Thiago AlmadaAustria Starting XI: Alexander Schlager; Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch, David Alaba; Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager; Romano Schmid, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, Paul Wanner; Michael Gregoritsch  #Argentina #Austria #Highlights #FIFA #World #Cup #Messi #scores #Argentina #enters #knockouts

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