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Messi and Kane Shine as Colombia, Argentina Advance

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Messi and Kane Shine as Colombia, Argentina Advance

In the latest World Cup matches, Lionel Messi of Argentina scored his seventh consecutive goal, becoming the first player to achieve this feat, as Argentina secured a 3-1 victory against Jordan. Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring with a penalty, followed by goals from Messi and Giovani Lo Celso.

Argentina finished first in Group J and will face Cape Verde in the next round. Meanwhile, Harry Kane became England's highest World Cup goalscorer with 11 goals after scoring in a 2-0 win against Panama.

Jude Bellingham also made history as the youngest England player since 1966 to score and assist in a World Cup match. Colombia finished top of Group K after a scoreless draw with Portugal, with James Rodriguez's efforts leading the attack.

They will meet Ghana in the knockout stage.

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