Messi scored his 19th World Cup goal on a free kick against Jordan, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. At 39, he keeps extending his legacy.
sportsSunday, June 28, 2026
Messi makes history as World Cup group stage ends
The World Cup group stage wrapped up with Lionel Messi breaking another record and England surviving a scare. Meanwhile, Scotland's manager resigned after their exit, and Cape Verde continues to steal headlines as the tournament's surprise package.
Messi's record
The day's biggest story is Messi's latest milestone, but England's narrow win and Scotland's managerial change also shaped the narrative.
Jude Bellingham rescued England from a flat performance against Panama with a goal and an assist, silencing critics who doubted his form. The 2-0 win secured top spot in Group L.
Steve Clarke resigned after Scotland's group-stage exit, ending a seven-year tenure that brought them to their first men's World Cup in 28 years. Defensive errors against Morocco and Brazil proved costly.
World Cup buzz
Beyond the results, the tournament's cultural and political angles keep generating headlines, from Cape Verde's heroics to Colombia's political overtones.
Cape Verde continues to earn international praise for their World Cup run, with the Dutch press calling them 'the heroes of the World Cup.' Their story remains one of the tournament's brightest.

Colombia's World Cup campaign is being framed politically, with a Trump ally nicknamed 'El Tigre' using it as a victory lap. The piece suggests the team's success is being co-opted for political gain.
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