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World Cup Moment of the Day: Alvarez sends Messidependencia into top bins

For once, an Argentine player hadn't looked for Messi, and Alvarez had reminded everyone that Argentina was about more than one man.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Messi sets new record, overtakes Mbappe; Alvarez ties Maradona; Bellingham second after Pele

ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on July 11

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Jude Bellingham is dragging England towards history. This is his World Cup

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World Cup stats: Merino makes World Cup history; Yamal-Cubarsi first since Pele-Altafini

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