Tuesday Morning Sports Update

Keeping you up to date on soccer and rugby.

SOCCER

Lionel Messi made history last night, as Argentina advanced to the knockout stages at this year's World Cup.

The former Barcelona forward has moved to the top of the tournament's all-time scorer list, after scoring both goals in a 2-0 win over Austria.

He's now two clear of former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.

Kylian Mbappe also brought his tally up to 16 - and level with the former record holder - as France cruised to a 3-0 win over Iraq in Philadelphia.

That game was delayed by two hours due to storms in the area, which held up the proceedings at the interval.

Elsewhere, two goals from Erling Haaland helped Norway to a 3-2 win over Senegal - they've also booked a place in the round-of-32.

While Algeria left it late to beat Jordan by two-goals-to-one.

Amine Gouiri's 82nd minute strike saw them secure all three points.

Looking ahead to tonight's games, Declan Rice says he's fit and ready to feature for England as they continue their campaign.

The midfielder was substituted in their opening game against Croatia.

They face Ghana from 9pm this evening.

Before that, Portugal will be looking to pick up three points from 6pm when they face Uzbekistan in their search for a first win at this year's tournament.

Closer to home, Bohemians returned to the top three of the Premier Division with a win at Tolka Park last night.

Goals from Harry Vaughan, Colm Whelan and Ross Tierney saw them beat north Dublin rivals Shelbourne 3-0.

Frontrunners Shamrock Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw by the visiting Derry City at Tallaght Stadium.

The Hoops picked up a point against the Candystripes thanks to a goal from substitute Aaron Greene, after Liam Boyce had put the visitors ahead in the first half.

RUGBY

The Ireland rugby team will touch down in Sydney later today, as they gear up for the inaugural Nations Championship.

Training is set to get underway this Thursday, ahead of their opening game with Australia next Saturday.