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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 22: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Dallas, United States. (Photo by Tullio Puglia - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)FIFA via Getty ImagesThe mark of a great player?Not letting an early blunder affect his or her game.Exhibit A today is one Lionel Messi, who overcame an embarrassing penalty kick miss to connect twice to power Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Iraq at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday.Of course, we're not talking about an ordinary player here.He can bend steel with his bare feet and make friends, foes, fans, and media shaking their heads in amazement.There is a reason many soccer observers call him the GOAT.Messi, who turns 39 on June 24, is playing like someone almost half his age, collecting goal after goal after goal.Through two games, he has tallied a World Cup-best five times, and in the process snapped former German star Miroslav Klose's record of 16 career World Cup goals. Messi has 17 and counting, with at least two other matches - in Argentina's final Group J match in Arlington on June 27, and the Round of 32."For me, Lionel Messi is the best of all time," Klose told Sddeutsche Zeitung after the Argentine superstar broke his record. Congratulations, champ!FORBES | By Michael LewisCape Verde Has Become World Cup Darlings Without Winning A GameARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 22: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina reacts after missing the penalty kick during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Alex Pantling - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)FIFA via Getty ImagesThe good, bad and ugly of Messi vs. AustriaNot bad for someone who botched a penalty kick.That came in the 12th minute when he somehow shanked his left-footed attempt wide right of the net. It was his third penalty kick miss in the World Cup."The truth is that it is spectacular how it happened," Messi said. "Today I had the penalty that I could have increased the score with, but if I had made the penalty, perhaps I wouldn't have reached the other two either. You never know, but I'm happy with the result, the participation, and the work of the team."Messi, who has tallied all five Argentina goals, atoned for the miss, breaking Kloses record in the 38th minute with a 20-yard shot. He caught Schlager leaning the wrong way after Thiago Almada let Facundo Medinas pass go by him and directly to Messi.Five minutes into stoppage time, Messi put away a rebound save of his own shot, slotting the ball home from the left side of the area, to give the South Americans some breathing room.Austrian head coach Ralf Rangnick walked away impressed.Someone who is 39 years old and can score two goals, and five goals overall at the beginning of the World Cup, well, that makes a difference, he was quoted by the Associated Press. We knew that he is on a level of his own, and Lionel Messi showed us today that hes one of the best, and he is the best.FORBES | By Michael LewisHow USMNT Can Take Advantage Of Finishing 1st In Its World Cup GroupMessi leaves his teammates speechlessARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 22: Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina celebrates the win with Lionel Messi during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)Getty ImagesMessi has not only wowed opponents, but he has also left his teammates mesmerized.There are no words to describe what he does, midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said on the FIFA website. Obviously, hes small, but whenever you watch him, its a dream. And today, being able to experience it first-hand, Im really enjoying it.The other day, I heard my dad say that its one thing to watch him from the stands, and another to watch him on TV. And Id say its something else entirely to watch him out on the field, right there with the rest of them. The things he does are simply incredible. The way he reacts at the last moment to whatevers happening. So, anyway, Im just happy that hes able to enjoy himself and score goals.Added forward Julian Alvarez: I don't even know what to say. It's impressive. Honestly, there aren't many more words to add. We see it every day, so many years showing off his magic, his talent. He's the greatest of all time and we just try to enjoy him every time.Messi is a changed player from his prime. He knows that he can't beat players 1 v 1 on a consistent basis as he did in the past. He once had a signature move in which he would catch an opponent on the wrong foot and then speed away.Instead, he has adapted, using his ridiculously high soccer IQ to be in the right place at the right time to put the ball into the back of the net for Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer. He lets his teammates join in on the action.Again, the mark of a great player.And that's not to forget how he can target teammates with passes, short, medium, or long.FORBES | By Michael Lewis10 Players Who Are Expected To Leave Their Mark At The World CupPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 22: Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between France and Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hannah Peters - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)FIFA via Getty ImagesMbappe is right behind MessiRegardless of what transpires, this will be Messi's sixth and final World Cup. As marvelous as he has been, Messi might not wind up as the all-time goal-scoring leader, because a much younger star is keeping pace with him. That would be French striker Kylian Mbappe, who has 16 after the 27-year-old forward scored twice in a 3-0 triumph over Iraq in Philadelphia later on Monday. That match was delayed by a thunderstorm for more than two hours.While Argentina and France likely wont meet until the knockout rounds, they have won the last two World Cups, the French in 2018, the Argentines in 2022.The Messi-Mbappe goal-scoring battle has emerged as the intriguing subplot of this World Cup.And the fun has just begun.Michael Lewis, the sixth recipient of the Clay Berling Media Career of Excellence Award in 2025, can be followed on X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky at @Soccerwriter. His 10th soccer book, Around the World Cup in 40 Years: An American sportswriters perspective, has been published.This article was originally published on Forbes.com

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FRANCE 3-0 IRAQ - OLIVER HOLT IN PHILADELPHIA: he France captain is now level with Miroslav Klose on 16. Only Lionel Messi, who now has 18 goals, is ahead of Mbappe.

Kylian Mbapp scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.Ballon dOr winner Ousmane Dembl also scored for Les Bleus, giving fans who stuck out a rainy night in Philadelphia a reason to cut loose.Mbapp scored in the 14th and 54th minutes to cap a momentous and soggy 100th international appearance for one of the best players in the world.Mbappe's first goal gave France a 1-0 lead at halftime, when heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay of just over two hours and forced the grounds crew to squeegee water off the swampy Kentucky bluegrass at Lincoln Financial Field.Scoreboard messages directed the crowd to take shelter in the stadiums covered areas, warning that a severe storm was on the way. Sheets of rain continued to fall through halftime as fans wrapped themselves in ponchos and huddled in the concourse and under balconies.Iraq coach Graham Arnold wrestled with a poncho for a few seconds before he pulled it over his head and returned to the covered dugout. French fans who stayed in their seats in the last few covered rows of the top of the stadium waved the countrys flag, and many splashed around the concourse to pass time.Others fled for the exits at the same stadium where last season's opener for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles was delayed 65 minutes in the third quarter because of lightning as the delay dragged on, giving overseas spectators a triple dose of American sports nuisances: rain delays, overpriced concessions and TV timeouts in the form of hydration breaks. There was no second-half hydration break in this game after the long, wet pause in the action.Weather aside, this game as so many do for France belonged to Mbapp as he tries to keep pace on the career goals list with new record holder Lionel Messi.Playing in his third World Cup, the 27-year-old Mbapp matched Miroslav Klose of Germany on the goals list and moved one ahead of Brazil great Ronaldo.Messi scored twice for Argentina earlier Monday to set the tournament record at 18. He had equaled Klose with his first World Cup hat trick in Argentinas 3-0 win over Algeria last Tuesday night in Kansas City, Missouri.Mbapp scored his third goal of the tournament with a left-footed strike his supposed weaker foot from the edge of the box that got past Iraq goalkeeper Ahmed Basil, who got his first start in the tournament after captain Jalal Hassan allowed all four goals in Iraqs 4-1 loss to Norway.For his second goal, Mbapp took advantage of a poor pass to the goalkeeper by Iraq defender Zaid Tahseen. Dembele controlled the loose ball and passed to Mbapp, who tapped it in with his right foot.Mbapp had a chance at the hat trick on a late breakaway, but missed before he was subbed out at the 90-minute mark.Mbapp helped France win the World Cup in 2018 and reach the final in 2022, when he was awarded the Silver Ball as the second-best player. Joined up front by Dsir Dou and Dembl, France entered this years tournament as a co-favorite with Spain.France could return to Philadelphia to play Germany on July 4.Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was subbed out with an apparent injury in the 26th minute of the first half and replaced by Ali Al-Hamadi. Hussein scored his 34th international goal in Iraqs World Cup opener.Iraq is playing in the World Cup for just the second time after debuting in 1986.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup

Kylian Mbapp scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.Ballon dOr winner Ousmane Dembl also scored for Les Bleus, giving fans who stuck out a rainy night in Philadelphia a reason to cut loose.Mbapp scored in the 14th and 54th minutes to cap a momentous and soggy 100th international appearance for one of the best players in the world.Mbappe's first goal gave France a 1-0 lead at halftime, when heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay of just over two hours and forced the grounds crew to squeegee water off the swampy Kentucky bluegrass at Lincoln Financial Field.Scoreboard messages directed the crowd to take shelter in the stadiums covered areas, warning that a severe storm was on the way. Sheets of rain continued to fall through halftime as fans wrapped themselves in ponchos and huddled in the concourse and under balconies.Iraq coach Graham Arnold wrestled with a poncho for a few seconds before he pulled it over his head and returned to the covered dugout. French fans who stayed in their seats in the last few covered rows of the top of the stadium waved the countrys flag, and many splashed around the concourse to pass time.Others fled for the exits at the same stadium where last season's opener for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles was delayed 65 minutes in the third quarter because of lightning as the delay dragged on, giving overseas spectators a triple dose of American sports nuisances: rain delays, overpriced concessions and TV timeouts in the form of hydration breaks. There was no second-half hydration break in this game after the long, wet pause in the action.Weather aside, this game as so many do for France belonged to Mbapp as he tries to keep pace on the career goals list with new record holder Lionel Messi.Playing in his third World Cup, the 27-year-old Mbapp matched Miroslav Klose of Germany on the goals list and moved one ahead of Brazil great Ronaldo.Messi scored twice for Argentina earlier Monday to set the tournament record at 18. He had equaled Klose with his first World Cup hat trick in Argentinas 3-0 win over Algeria last Tuesday night in Kansas City, Missouri.Mbapp scored his third goal of the tournament with a left-footed strike his supposed weaker foot from the edge of the box that got past Iraq goalkeeper Ahmed Basil, who got his first start in the tournament after captain Jalal Hassan allowed all four goals in Iraqs 4-1 loss to Norway.For his second goal, Mbapp took advantage of a poor pass to the goalkeeper by Iraq defender Zaid Tahseen. Dembele controlled the loose ball and passed to Mbapp, who tapped it in with his right foot.Mbapp had a chance at the hat trick on a late breakaway, but missed before he was subbed out at the 90-minute mark.Mbapp helped France win the World Cup in 2018 and reach the final in 2022, when he was awarded the Silver Ball as the second-best player. Joined up front by Dsir Dou and Dembl, France entered this years tournament as a co-favorite with Spain.France could return to Philadelphia to play Germany on July 4.Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was subbed out with an apparent injury in the 26th minute of the first half and replaced by Ali Al-Hamadi. Hussein scored his 34th international goal in Iraqs World Cup opener.Iraq is playing in the World Cup for just the second time after debuting in 1986.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup

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