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Next Game: Algeria vs. Austria - Sunday, June 28 at 3am in World Cup
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Messi reflects on missed penalty and World Cup record after sealing Argentina's place in last 32
Messi responds after a record-breaking brace against Austria — the Argentina captain on his missed penalty, six points secured and what comes next in Dallas.22:33
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Argentina 2-0 Austria player ratings: Messi breaks all-time World Cup record
Messi nets twice to break Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria in Arlington. Full player ratings from Group J.20:45
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Argentina 2-0 Austria: Messi breaks Klose record to become World Cup's all-time top scorer
Messi nets twice in Arlington to become the all-time World Cup top scorer with 18 goals, surpassing Klose's long-standing record as Argentina defeat Austria 2-0.20:23
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Monday's World Cup 2026 predictions and previews including Argentina vs. Austria
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Monday's World Cup matches, including Argentina vs. Austria and France vs. Iraq.Jun 22, 00:00
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Argentina vs. Austria: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for World Cup 2026 Group J clash
Sports Mole provides all you need to know about how to watch Lionel Messi's Argentina face Austria in World Cup 2026 on AT&T Stadium on Monday.Jun 21, 23:16
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World Cup 2026: Scaloni set to ring changes for Austria despite Algeria masterclass as injuries create fresh headaches
Argentina could make several lineup changes for their World Cup 2026 Group J clash with Austria, with Montiel out injured and Julian Alvarez pushing to start in Dallas.Jun 21, 18:54
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Team News: Argentina vs. Austria injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of the World Cup 2026 Group J clash between Argentina and Austria.Jun 21, 18:00
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Argentina vs. Austria: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Argentina and Austria.Jun 21, 00:09
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Austria lineup vs. Argentina: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group J game amid Sasa Kalajdzic dilemma
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Austria could line up for Monday's 2026 World Cup Group J match against Argentina.Jun 20, 22:17
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Argentina lineup vs. Austria: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group J game as Lionel Scaloni aims to platform Lionel Messi
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Monday's 2026 World Cup Group J match against Austria.Jun 20, 22:12
Preview:Argentina vs Austria - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Austria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 20, 22:05
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2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi's genius already shining at this summer's tournament
Sports Mole's senior reporter Oliver Thomas discusses Lionel Messi after the superstar struck a hat-trick in his country's opening match of the tournament against Algeria.Jun 19, 18:26
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Wolves transfer news: Sasa Kalajdzic provides update on future after playing for Austria at World Cup
Sasa Kalajdzic - who featured in Austria's 3-1 win over Jordan on Tuesday night - provides a major update on his Wolverhampton Wanderers future.Jun 17, 15:03
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Austria 3-1 Jordan: Stunning Ali Olwan strike seals historic World Cup moment despite defeat
Jordan suffer a 3-1 defeat against Austria in the Group J clash in 2026 World Cup, but Ali Olwan creates a moment to cherish forever.Jun 17, 07:19
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Team News: Austria vs. Jordan injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's World Cup 2026 Group J clash between Austria and Jordan.Jun 16, 05:00
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Tuesday's World Cup predictions and previews including France vs. Senegal
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Tuesday's matches at the 2026 World Cup, including France against Senegal.Jun 16, 00:05
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Austria vs. Jordan: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Austria and Jordan.Jun 15, 23:16
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Jordan lineup vs. Austria: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group J clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Jordan could line up for Wednesday's World Cup 2026 clash with Group J rivals Austria.Jun 14, 14:20
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Austria lineup vs. Jordan: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group J clash as David Alaba remains doubtful
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Austria could line up for Wednesday's World Cup 2026 clash with Group J rivals Jordan.Jun 14, 14:20
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Preview:Austria vs Jordan - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup clash between Austria and Jordan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 14, 12:42
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