Messi becomes all-time World Cup top scorer
Lionel Messi has etched his name further into football history by becoming the all-time top goalscorer at World Cups. The Argentine forward scored his fifth goal of the tournament, accounting for all of Argentina's five goals so far, to surpass the previous record. The panel on the Guardian's Football Weekly podcast, including Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Alexander Abnos, and Mark Langdon, discussed Messi's extraordinary form, calling him "quite good" in a lighthearted analysis of his performance.
Storm delays France's victory over Iraq
In a separate match, France faced a massive rain delay before eventually defeating Iraq 3-0. The game was interrupted by a severe storm, causing a lengthy suspension that made the match feel as though it took three days to complete. Kylian Mbappé, who scored for France, is already chasing down Messi's newly set record, adding an intriguing subplot to the tournament.
Norway beats Senegal in thrilling encounter
Norway secured a 3-2 victory over Senegal in an entertaining match that sets up a crucial final group game against France. The result leaves the top spot in the group up for grabs, which could prove pivotal in determining a favorable route to the final. The panel previewed upcoming matches, including England versus Ghana, and answered listener questions.
What's next
The podcast also looked ahead to the next round of games, with England set to face Ghana in a highly anticipated clash. Listeners were encouraged to rate, review, and share the podcast on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation via email.
