The Underdog World Cup Show

Messi Breaks Sets Record as Mbappé and Haaland Keep Chasing

This week on The Underdog World Cup Show:

On this episode of The Underdog World Cup Show, Chris Horwedel recaps another major day at the 2026 World Cup, led by Lionel Messi’s historic performance for Argentina against Austria. Messi moves alone atop the all-time World Cup scoring list, passing Miroslav Klose and Marta, while Argentina continues its strong group-stage run and secures a place in the knockout round.

The show also covers France’s weather-delayed matchup with Iraq, as Kylian Mbappé celebrates his 100th cap for France and continues chasing Messi’s World Cup scoring record. Norway and Senegal deliver one of the most entertaining games of the tournament, with Erling Haaland keeping Norway’s breakthrough run alive, while Algeria saves its World Cup hopes with a comeback against Jordan that sets up a meaningful final group match against Austria.

Chris then previews today’s World Cup slate, using odds from oddsmakers to frame Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, England vs. Ghana, Panama vs. Croatia, and Colombia vs. DR Congo. The episode looks at Portugal’s pressure after its opening draw, Cristiano Ronaldo’s role, England’s high-powered attack, Ghana’s upset potential, Croatia’s urgency, Panama’s physical style, Colombia’s chance to take control of Group K, and DR Congo’s opportunity to shake up the group after its strong opening result.

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Chris Horwedel

A lifelong sports fan who created NFL Draft Blitz all the way back in 1999. Chris founded Deep(ish) Thoughts in July of 2015 and that evolved into Underdog Sports in September of 2017. In his spare time, he enjoys watching Philadelphia sports teams, especially his beloved 76ers. #TrustTheProcess is a way of life.

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