French football icon, manager and former star
Algeria comes from behind to beat Jordan 2-1, securing a World Cup knockout berth. Benbouali and Gouiri strike late after a first-half Jordan lead. Argentina tops Group J after beating Austria; Messi scores as part of a broader set of results.
PSG has retained the Champions League title after a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in Budapest, winning 4-3 on penalties. Ousmane Dembélé converted the decisive spot kick after Gabriel Magalhaes had missed Arsenal's final penalty. Luis Enrique has now won three European Cups as a coach, while Arsenal miss out on back-to-back European crowns.
Lionel Messi has extended the men’s World Cup scoring record by netting from a free kick in Argentina’s 3-1 group-stage win over Jordan on 28 June 2026. The 39-year-old substitute has scored in seven consecutive World Cup matches, now totals six goals in this tournament and 123 international goals overall.
France hosts Senegal in a high-stakes World Cup clash at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. Didier Deschamps is managing Mbappé’s public profile while protecting the squad from distractions; Senegal brings defensive strength and pace to challenge the defending champions.