Erling Haaland on Lionel Messi after his masterclass against Austria and becoming the all-time World Cup top scorer:
🗣️ “I don't think people fully understand what they just witnessed. Breaking the all-time World Cup goalscoring record is already historic, but doing it with a performance like that against Austria makes it even more unbelievable.”
“Everyone in the stadium knew what was at stake. The fans knew it, the defenders knew it, the entire football world knew it. Yet Lionel Messi still stepped onto the pitch and played as if the pressure didn't exist.”
“What amazed me most was not the record itself. It was the way he controlled the game. Every time he touched the ball, something happened. Every attack felt dangerous. Every Austrian player looked worried whenever he got possession.”
“Most players become nervous when history is waiting for them. Messi looked completely relaxed. It was almost like he had already seen the script before the match even started.”
“As a striker, I know how difficult it is to score goals when everyone is focused on stopping you. Now imagine doing it at the World Cup, against elite defenders, with an entire nation expecting greatness from you. That is a different level.”
“The scary thing is that he didn't look like a player chasing a record. He looked like a player enjoying football. And somehow, while enjoying football, he ended up becoming the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.”
“When I was watching him, there were moments where it felt impossible to get the ball off him. Austria were trying everything, but he always had an answer. One touch, one turn, one pass, one finish everything looked effortless.”
“People talk about talent, but what separates Messi is consistency. Anyone can have one magical tournament. Very few can dominate World Cups across different generations and different eras.”
“I honestly believe that decades from now, fans will still be talking about this performance. Not just because a record was broken, but because of how it was broken. It felt like football history bowing to the greatest player of all time.”
“And if you ask me what I saw, my answer is simple: I saw Lionel Messi turn the biggest stage in football into his own masterpiece and leave it as the undisputed king of World Cup goalscoring.”
Only the U.S. can guarantee visitors this level of fun and excitement. The 2026 World Cup has been incredible, thanks to world-class facilities, some of the best stadiums on the planet, and a welcoming environment that allows players and fans to enjoy the tournament to the fullest. From the infrastructure to the matchday experience, the USA has set a new standard for hosting a World Cup. 🇺🇸⚽️
Norway's World Cup kit is Christian.
It features the blue cross from the norwegian flag, a symbol of the country's conversion to Christianity.
And inside of the blue cross a pattern taken from the wood carvings of the Urnes Stave Church built in 1130.
I’m fighting for a western civilization where none of them had to die.
We’re not fighting red vs. blue.
We’re fighting good vs. evil.
Darkness vs. light.
We must win.
The rainbow has been RECLAIMED by Christ in the month of June on the Feast of the Sacred Heart ❤️🔥
After the United States was consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, lightning struck behind the Washington monument, accompanied by a rainbow...showing God's MIGHT & MERCY🇻🇦🌈 🇺🇸
BREAKING:
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess (and good friend of Jeffrey Epstein) Mette-Marit, was just sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape
'This country is so great to visit. The people are amazing, so welcoming. The culture is amazing. It's like Europeans are getting a new view of America right now.' German Football YouTuber Fiago on tourists embracing American culture during the World Cup.