Kaylyn Kyle, Mo Edu and Bob Bradley unveil their superlatives for Group Stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, including best story, best goal and the best fanbases.

Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina's group stage finale against Jordan. Messi scored on a free kick after being taken down just outside the penalty box in the 80th minute.

It's Messi v Pico next Friday Amazing scenes in the stadium here in Houston. It finished 0-0 here after another disastrous late miss from Cape Verde. That meant they had to go to the phones at the full-time whistle and watch the dying seconds of Uruguay-Spain where Marcelo Bielsa's side were losing the plot.

The ​South Americans have secured top spot in the group and a place in the ​round of 32 after beating Algeria 3-0 and Austria 2-0, with Lionel Messi ⁠scoring all five of their goals

Lionel Messi made history again - even from the bench - as Argentina rounded out a perfect World Cup group stage against Jordan.