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Messi Breaks Record as Algeria-Austria Thriller Decides World Cup 2026 Group Stage
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First reported by N12 · 7 hours ago
What happened
The 2026 World Cup group stage ended with Algeria and Austria drawing 3-3 to both advance, Messi scoring in Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan, and Congo reaching the knockout stage for the first time. Portugal drew 0-0 with Colombia, and England and Croatia secured group wins. The knockout rounds start Sunday evening.
- 01Algeria and Austria drew 3-3 with two injury-time goals, both advancing to knockout stage.
- 02Lionel Messi scored as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1, breaking another record.
- 03Portugal and Colombia drew 0-0; Portugal finished second in their group.
- 04Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1, advancing to knockout stage for first time.
- 05England won 2-0 against Panama to top their group.
- 06Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to advance in group standings.
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People
OrganizationsArgentina, Jordan, Algeria, Austria, Iran, Portugal, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo
PlacesWorld Cup 2026
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