Lionel Scaloni Insists Lionel Lessi Messi Puts Argentina Teammates Above Personal Records

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Lionel Scaloni Insists Lionel Lessi Messi Puts Argentina Teammates Above Personal Records

Messi scored a free kick after coming on as a substitute during Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan. "He could have played the full game yesterday and added even more to his legend, but he chose to let his teammates get playing time," Scaloni said. Messi, who has six goals in three games, "doesn’t think about the records people talk about".

By Ankit Sharma

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Eustaquio struck in second-half stoppage time to give Canada the 1-0 win that sent them to the Round of 16 for the first time in their history. Jesse Marsch's side had the better chances but could not find a breakthrough until Eustaquio's strike. Canada will face either Morocco or the Netherlands on July 4 in Houston.

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Declan Rice Expected to Start for England Against DR Congo

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Declan Rice Expected to Start for England Against DR Congo

Rice was rested for England's 2-0 win over Panama after taking a heavy blow to the calf in the goalless draw against Ghana. The Arsenal midfielder is expected to be available to start against DR Congo on Wednesday. Rice missed England's training session before the Panama game but returned in time for the final session before traveling to New Jersey.

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Stephen Eustáquio Matches Andrea Pirlo Set-Piece Record Before Canada Winner

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Stephen Eustáquio Matches Andrea Pirlo Set-Piece Record Before Canada Winner

Eustaquio became the second player since 1966 to create five set-piece chances in a World Cup knockout match, matching Pirlo in 2006, per Opta Analyst. And then he went and scored a stoppage-time winner. His 91st-minute goal secured a 1-0 win for Canada against South Africa in the round of 32. Canada could next face either Morocco or the Netherlands.

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Canada Await Morocco or Netherlands After Historic World Cup Win

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Canada will face either Morocco or the Netherlands in the World Cup Round of 16 after beating South Africa 1-0 at Los Angeles Stadium. Stephen Eustaquio’s late winner sent Jesse Marsch’s side into the last 16 for the first time in national history. Their next test comes on July 4 in Houston, with the opponent decided by Morocco-Netherlands.

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Stephen Eustaquio's Stoppage-Time Winner Sends Canada Into the World Cup Round of 16

Eustaquio struck late to give Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, sending Jesse Marsch's side into the Round of 16 for the first time in their history. Canada dominated possession throughout but were frustrated until Eustaquio's decisive moment. They advance to face Morocco or the Netherlands on July 4 in Houston.


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