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Argentina beat Austria 2-0 as Messi scores twice

Messi sets new World Cup record, becomes highest scorer with 18 goals

17m | Sports
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring their first goal in their Group J match against Austria during the Fifa World Cup 2026 at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Messi sets new World Cup record, becomes highest scorer with 18 goals

1h | Football
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47m | Energy
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Police conduct security checks at a checkpoint in Dhaka’s Shahbagh area yesterday as authorities tightened security across key points in the capital ahead of the 77th founding anniversary of the banned Awami League. Photo: Rajib Dhar

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4h | Budget
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3h | Bangladesh
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3h | Banking
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2h | খেলা
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2d | ইজেল
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