FIFA World Cup 2026 :Canada/Mexico/United States: Discussion Thread

[icebar]

Hmmm, again Argentina.....
Guys few minutes has been in lock for one of the most exciting match of the day between Argentina and Austria. Honestly guys I super excited to see the Greatest of all time Lionel Messi for one more time like again we will monitor some decent display for feet of Lionel. Anyway in previous match he just banged a supreme hat trick at the first match of 2026 world. So again I am expecting the same POV....

Everything is ready all over the world people are super optimistic to see his greatness. However for me Argentina is super favorite for victory because they have a good team in every single aspect. The rest of matter is my prediction will be for Argentina

There was no doubt that Argentina would win against Austria, but every match of the beloved footballer's last World Cup is something special for the fans. Although there was a big miss at the beginning in today's match, Messi recovered from that loss later. After the first goal, both teams competed very well. But towards the end, the fans were again impressed by Messi's amazing footwork. As soon as Messi enters the field, it seems like a goal is certain. In the meantime, Messi has promoted his team for the next round. Hopefully, this year too, Messi will give the fans something that the fans will remember for lifetime.

[ene1980]

A very boring match between both countries.I was a little surprise to see a former world cup champion team struggling with a a lower level team .i expected that they will beat them 4-0 or more then that .

I am not sure whether you are someone who watches football regularly. Austria is not a low level team, they rank much better than Algeria, who faced Argentina earlier. Because Argentina scored three goals in that match, you would expect them to score fewer goals against a higher ranked team and not the other way around.

It was a great game and Austria was able to restrict Argentina to just three shots on target. Austria even created some tense moments for the Argentine defense in the second half. In the end, two wonderful goals from Messi, even though he missed a penalty.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Messi missed a penalty and I think he doesn't need a penalty to break a record in the World Cup, good move and he scored like it was nothing. Now let's talk about how the Argentina players move the ball from the defense to the attacking department, they make it so easy and now that they are leading by a goal the desperation on Austria will continue to grow and if care is not taken they'd miss more chances in the second half while Argentina take their time to get 1 or 2 goals in the second half. This group doesn't look like any other country will push either Austria and Argentina aside to take their spot, is the both countries that will finish first and second.

A player like messi there merit are not measured by penalty and even without that messi still scored just look at the goal he scored and this guy's are not even normal and the way messi is performing this world cup is different from that of last world cup and messi is taking this one personally and am very sure that there are more goals coming and that is just messi for you and the way they are cooperating with messsi and I just love the way the whole thing is going in the world cup but the funny thing is going to be that with this kind of performance a lot of them will want to measure up to messi so there will be pressure everywhere very interesting especially for Ronaldo and many more.

I so much love how well he carries the national team on his shoulders without making everything all about him and the whole squad sees him as a leader, if he retires today the whole of the Argentina players will miss him and I wonder how the team would be like without Messi. If he has this number of goals in the group stage I don't see Messi getting up to 3 goals in the other round in this competition because the energy will change completely ones they enter the next phase of the World Cup. How I wish Ronaldo have this same mentality Messi have, if it happens this way for Ronaldo believe me when I say this, that Portugal national team won't be in this struggling condition they are now and if something goes wrong all eyes will be on Ronaldo, honestly he needs to be a better leader for the team to go far in this FWC.

[GbitG]

Argentina defeated Austria and has now advanced to the knockout stage. Messi scored a brace, and incredibly, he is the only player to score for Argentina at this World Cup so far—which is all the more amazing considering he is doing this at 38 years old. The Austrians didn't play the most exciting football; in fact, I don't think they managed a single shot on target. So, Argentina's victory was entirely well-deserved.

The match ended 2-0. And this  was the expected result. Austria was not a weak opponent. However, Argentina won the match by dominating it. There is no doubt that their overall performance was very organized and strong. The chemistry  between the players is excellent.

However, Argentina  missed several chances. Experienced players like Messi have failed to score from penalties. But both goals of the match were Messi. And after this match, Messi is now the top scorer of the World Cup. He has scored  18 goals. The interesting thing is that he scored 5 goals in two world cup matches.

Well, match was quite hard exception was too big even mine expectations was already too high because we all knew it that here's when Lionel Messi is on the pitch nothing can stop him. However Austria was really good they really push Argentina hard into lower depth but thanks God Lionel Messi rescue the team and spotted two beautiful goal to collect more points.....

In first half Austria was too good like they were the dominator of ball possession and even in second half they were also too good but Lionel Messi open up the deadlock in 38 minutes. Initially Argentina got a penalty but unfortunately Lionel Messi failed to scored it. But still it's okay to see him with 2 goal with MOTM.

Congratulations Argentina.....

[PhilosopherKing]

A player like messi there merit are not measured by penalty and even without that messi still scored just look at the goal he scored and this guy's are not even normal and the way messi is performing this world cup is different from that of last world cup and messi is taking this one personally and am very sure that there are more goals coming and that is just messi for you and the way they are cooperating with messsi and I just love the way the whole thing is going in the world cup but the funny thing is going to be that with this kind of performance a lot of them will want to measure up to messi so there will be pressure everywhere very interesting especially for Ronaldo and many more.

While missing a penalty is a temporary setback for Messi, his ability to control the entire field and his leadership in today's match was great. He become more aggressive after missing a penalty which is clearly understood when you look at his build up and assist pursuit during the second goal of today's match. The way the rest of the youngsters are supplying him with the ball and creating space in attack is truly commendable. As we saw until the final whistle today, Argentina kept the opposing defense under pressure for the entire 90 minutes

Messi misses when he wants to and he scores when he wants to. He use to be scoring impossible goals and he is really the greatest of all time. I am happy to watch someone as great as him in my lifetime. Argentina is a very coordinated, they know that Messi is the leader and they respect this. That is why they use to deliver pass when due, they don't stingy with the ball like other countries in this world cup would.

Argentina may find theriself in the final if they continue to be playing like this.

[HaXX0R1337]

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There was no doubt that Argentina would win against Austria, but every match of the beloved footballer's last World Cup is something special for the fans. Although there was a big miss at the beginning in today's match, Messi recovered from that loss later. After the first goal, both teams competed very well. But towards the end, the fans were again impressed by Messi's amazing footwork. As soon as Messi enters the field, it seems like a goal is certain. In the meantime, Messi has promoted his team for the next round. Hopefully, this year too, Messi will give the fans something that the fans will remember for lifetime.

It is truly a special moment for all the football fans around the world to see Messi perform. Argentina has scored 5 goals so far in this World Cup and all 5 goals came from the boots of Messi.

He created history tonight by scoring the most goals in World Cup history and if he reaches the final, he would be in a position where no one will break his record, as he will add many more goals to his tally.

[Just Say]

Hmmm, again Argentina.....
Guys few minutes has been in lock for one of the most exciting match of the day between Argentina and Austria. Honestly guys I super excited to see the Greatest of all time Lionel Messi for one more time like again we will monitor some decent display for feet of Lionel. Anyway in previous match he just banged a supreme hat trick at the first match of 2026 world. So again I am expecting the same POV....

Everything is ready all over the world people are super optimistic to see his greatness. However for me Argentina is super favorite for victory because they have a good team in every single aspect. The rest of matter is my prediction will be for Argentina

There was no doubt that Argentina would win against Austria, but every match of the beloved footballer's last World Cup is something special for the fans. Although there was a big miss at the beginning in today's match, Messi recovered from that loss later. After the first goal, both teams competed very well. But towards the end, the fans were again impressed by Messi's amazing footwork. As soon as Messi enters the field, it seems like a goal is certain. In the meantime, Messi has promoted his team for the next round. Hopefully, this year too, Messi will give the fans something that the fans will remember for lifetime.

There was no doubt that Argentina would win this World Cup match against Austria, but after Messi missed a penalty, we thought that Argentina might not have an easy win in this match. I think Messi is truly a magician because he scored two goals against Austria today and managed to set a record. You take note this player has already managed to score five goals in two back-to-back matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is incredible to everyone. Another thing everyone may have noticed is that Messi scored a goal in the final stages against Austria today with a brilliant counterattack, which resulted in another easy win for them.

[Stavri]

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There was no doubt that Argentina would win against Austria, but every match of the beloved footballer's last World Cup is something special for the fans. Although there was a big miss at the beginning in today's match, Messi recovered from that loss later. After the first goal, both teams competed very well. But towards the end, the fans were again impressed by Messi's amazing footwork. As soon as Messi enters the field, it seems like a goal is certain. In the meantime, Messi has promoted his team for the next round. Hopefully, this year too, Messi will give the fans something that the fans will remember for lifetime.

It is truly a special moment for all the football fans around the world to see Messi perform. Argentina has scored 5 goals so far in this World Cup and all 5 goals came from the boots of Messi.

He created history tonight by scoring the most goals in World Cup history and if he reaches the final, he would be in a position where no one will break his record, as he will add many more goals to his tally.

yeah he is 39 and turned up to the world cup just to farm stats. hard to believe we'll ever see anyone else make football look this easy. That’s exactly what a true playmaker is. he is carrying the entire team...

[BIT-BENDER]

Messi with a brace and none were an easy goal, Messi will be 39 on Wednesday and he is still delivering top level performance even better than many player that are playing in the big leagues.
The way Messi is going he could actually win another world cup and probably the highest goal scorer and winner of the Golden ball.
But something we need to praise the Argentina for is their mentality and their defending, these guys has been incredibly and has shown brilliant cohesion amongst themselves.

[Livingleged]

It is truly a special moment for all the football fans around the world to see Messi perform. Argentina has scored 5 goals so far in this World Cup and all 5 goals came from the boots of Messi.

He created history tonight by scoring the most goals in World Cup history and if he reaches the final, he would be in a position where no one will break his record, as he will add many more goals to his tally.

Obviously  it's supposed to be an amazing  night for the football  lovers but I know about some  folk who a bitter by the success  of Messi and performance  in this world  cup in particular, first he was underated, thay said he's  old and wouldn't  be relevant  in the tournament  but he's just  surprising  Tham and giving  beautiful  replies  to their questions  and doubt. Messi is definitely  a great player  and I like the fact that he's still relevant  in the world football I was amazed at his goals today thy was a classic  goal  and not everyone could score that. Now he's broken  the record  of most goals in world  cup and setting  up a new one for the dress blood  to challenge  them self. Messi  has a soei place in my heart.

[Felicity_Tide]

Absolutely incredible, we are witnessing history being written right before our eyes. Messi is now the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, a feat that I think will be very difficult for any other player to overcome. Now all that's left is goal number 1,000 for him to be the greatest of all time.

Does he actually needs the 1000 goals to become the GOAT?, well, I don't think so because he's already the GOAT, but it is certainly going to be another remarkable moment for him when he eventually gets it. I have been looking forward to this game since their last game against Algeria. I just struggle to watch other games, but not Argentina's games. Those who were never opportune to witness such level of greatness will have to do a lot of reading and research in the future, just to understand how great this man was... Lionel Andrés Messi.

I have never seen this level of dedication from a team before. Everyman playing their 100%, just because they recognise and so much respect the level of greatness in their midst. And guess what, my opinion towards certain players like Enzo Fernandez and Mac Allister has changed since the game against Algeria. Congrats to Messi and the Argentina National team.

[Abdulzuruku01]

A player like messi there merit are not measured by penalty and even without that messi still scored just look at the goal he scored and this guy's are not even normal and the way messi is performing this world cup is different from that of last world cup and messi is taking this one personally and am very sure that there are more goals coming and that is just messi for you and the way they are cooperating with messsi and I just love the way the whole thing is going in the world cup but the funny thing is going to be that with this kind of performance a lot of them will want to measure up to messi so there will be pressure everywhere very interesting especially for Ronaldo and many more.

Messi really mean this World Cup this season that’s why he put in much efforts in all the games he played.  he's not only performing well he also make sure he lead the their country to scores many goals, could imagine that someone who missed the penalty which supposed to be their first goal came back has score 2 goals that the Messi. Congratulations to him once again has made final be first top scores of the World Cup, I can is see that Messi really took this world personally his aim to lead the country and the World Cup this season.

Because he can continue in this way and it can also encourage his followers players to put in much efforts in every of their remaining matches in order for them to achieve their goals, with the way their performances is going on currently there’s nothing that can stop them from qualifying to the next round.

[MorganaX]

Messi with a brace and none were an easy goal, Messi will be 39 on Wednesday and he is still delivering top level performance even better than many player that are playing in the big leagues.
The way Messi is going he could actually win another world cup and probably the highest goal scorer and winner of the Golden ball.
But something we need to praise the Argentina for is their mentality and their defending, these guys has been incredibly and has shown brilliant cohesion amongst themselves.

Today again Leo Messi have shown the entire world that he is a different player entirely and with times time without number he can do it even with the level of age by against him. During the last world cup there was so much controversy on him winning the world cup and even the goals that he scored but this year campaign has been totally different because he has shown everyone that there is a reason why he is called the best player in the world.

[Alonso_]

Messi is going to remain the best player in the world, his performance, and what he has displayed tonight means that he is the greatest player, because I don’t understand how he is still performing at the highest levels in the World Cup, with the way he is playing I see him scoring more like 10-15 goals in this World cup, I can’t even compare Ronaldo and Messi anymore because the evidence is overwhelming and there is enough evidence that Messi is more of a better player and if he wins on a second time in the World Cup would absolutely be a huge success and achievement.

[Humblevirus]

A very boring match between both countries.I was a little surprise to see a former world cup champion team struggling with a a lower level team .i expected that they will beat them 4-0 or more then that .

I am not sure whether you are someone who watches football regularly. Austria is not a low level team, they rank much better than Algeria, who faced Argentina earlier. Because Argentina scored three goals in that match, you would expect them to score fewer goals against a higher ranked team and not the other way around.

It was a great game and Austria was able to restrict Argentina to just three shots on target. Austria even created some tense moments for the Argentine defense in the second half. In the end, two wonderful goals from Messi, even though he missed a penalty.

Sometimes, I always think about how some people predict the outcomes of matches. The reason may be that some people do not watch matches regularly but only follow what others say and then start judging based on that.Honestly, anyone who watches football regularly and understands the game well would not end up saying that today's match was boring just because Argentina did not score up to four goals against Austria. Even from Austria's previous matches, it is clear that Austria is not a small team. The last time Argentina played Austria in a friendly match, the game ended in a draw.for Anyone who knows football would understand that Austria would never be an easy opponent for Argentina in today's match . It was never going to be a match that Argentina could simply win without a challenge.

[Majestic-milf]

 Twice Argentina have proven that they deserved to win the FWC last time out. Messi once again delivers a beautiful master class by scoring two goals, making him the all time goal scorer in the WC. I thought that it would be the end after he lost the penalty but he kept pressing and pressing till he got the reward. I also commend the effort of the teammates, acting as a unit and displaying confidence in the fact that their leader can deliver.

[Emitdama]

We are very lucky to be able to watch a footballer like Messi live. It's very rare to see a player who has been on the field for so long and is so talented and successful; it's a wonderful feeling to witness this legend breaking records.
He will probably score in the upcoming matches and break another record. There are no obstacles left in his way.

And he broke another record, managing to score another goal at the end of the match

Every decade has its own stars; currently Lionel Messi is one of the best at all levels. He has scored 5 times for Argentina and has his name at the top of the scorers list in this event and the all-time scorers list as well.
 
This is an amazing performance from him. Argentina needs more support for him from others, but he is playing like a one-man army in this World Cup. In two games, he was always on target and giving 100%. No other player currently has momentum like him. With this victory, Argentina is the 4th team to secure a spot in the next round. Even I am not expecting them to defend the title because things are not as they were in the last World Cup, but their performance and consistency are amazing.

[Ndabagi01]

Messi misses when he wants to and he scores when he wants to. He use to be scoring impossible goals and he is really the greatest of all time. I am happy to watch someone as great as him in my lifetime. Argentina is a very coordinated, they know that Messi is the leader and they respect this. That is why they use to deliver pass when due, they don't stingy with the ball like other countries in this world cup would.

Argentina may find theriself in the final if they continue to be playing like this.

Messi don’t just miss scoring when he wants to, he just didn’t get to score the earlier penalty and it was fine as every player do miss penalties also. Argentina has been very great, all thanks to Messi and his supportive teammates to have made him come this far in the competition. He is breaking records once again, and this is something he’ll be remembered for even after this World Cup. He has shown to be the leader of the team and has several time delivered his team when they needed him the most.

Argentina did dominate the match and this win was really in their favour and they had the better chance at winning the game than their opponent who recorded zero goals by the end of the match. Messi is setting new records, can other players pose a challenging situation for him or he’ll get away with this new record and get to retire with him? Messi can’t stop to amaze everyone, great gameplay by them and I really loved their performance throughout the game.

[juttsab@]

The game between Argentina and Austria is going on, Austria is not playing too badly, they are trying to attack well, but overall I never expected Messi to miss the penalty, I thought maybe Argentina would secure a 1 goal lead at first, but Messi missed the penalty very unexpectedly. Argentina has not started attacking very well yet, but when Argentina starts attacking, they will definitely be able to score. I can definitely say with 80% confidence about this match that Argentina will win the match, now I am waiting for the first goal, let's see how great they can be.

Messi did it again and he has scored 2 goals against Austria . Now he is the top scorer of the WC of all time with 18 total goals and 5 were scored in last 2 games and that were the only 5 goals Argentina scored in this Wc and all of them were scored by Messi. He scored first goal in the 38th minute and second in the added minutes of the 2nd half 90+5. Argentina kept 54% possession ,2.62 xG ,3 big chances created and total of 12 shots. Meanwhile Austria with 46% possession created 1 big chance ,0.50xG and total of 6 shots . And in the end Messi was named as player of the match. Argentina won both of their matches and are on 1st place of their group and Austria is on 2nd place with 3 points.

[ChocolateBitcoinK]

The match between France and Iraq has started, I expect France to win the match by a big margin. Iraq is a much weaker team than France, so I am not sure if Iraq will be able to score any goals this March. France's attack is the best attack, so I think Iraq's defense will not be able to stop such a strong attack as Let's see how big a margin France can win this match, I expect a big margin.