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The Cheesecake Factory’s Peppermint Stick Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake and Special Holiday Gift Card Offer Return
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The Cheesecake Factory’s Peppermint Stick Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake and Special Holiday Gift Card Offer Return

2025-12-02 21:12 Last Updated At:12-08 15:52

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 2, 2025--

The Cheesecake Factory ® (NASDAQ: CAKE) known for its extensive menu, generous portions and legendary desserts, is bringing back its Peppermint Stick Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake for the holidays. This festive flavor features peppermint swirled with white and dark chocolate cheesecake all on a delicious mint chocolate brownie, and is now available at all The Cheesecake Factory restaurants nationwide.

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Additionally, The Cheesecake Factory is featuring a special holiday gift card offer online and in its restaurants nationwide through the end of the year: For every $50 worth of gift cards purchased, guests will receive a $15 bonus card that can be redeemed from January 1 through February 28, 2026.*

"We are pleased to announce the return of our seasonal favorite, Peppermint Stick Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake," said David Overton, Founder, and CEO of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. "We look forward to the holidays all year including the return of our holiday gift card offer and Peppermint Stick Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake.”

With more than 250 menu selections – freshly prepared and from scratch – including recently introduced Bites and Bowls – and more than 30 legendary cheesecakes, The Cheesecake Factory gift cards and bonus cards are the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday shopping list, or to keep for yourself. Use them when dining in or ordering online for pickup or curbside to-go from https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com.

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The Cheesecake Factory’s Peppermint Stick Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake and Special Holiday Gift Card Offer Return

The Cheesecake Factory’s Peppermint Stick Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake and Special Holiday Gift Card Offer Return

Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina played Austria on Monday in Arlington, Texas, where Messi broke the record for most World Cup goals in history. Day 12 at the World Cup will also see France play Iraq in Philadelphia, Norway versus Senegal in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Jordan against Algeria in Santa Clara, California.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Norway’s Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (16) celebrates with Martin Oedegaard (10) after scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026.(AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Norway’s Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (16) celebrates with Martin Oedegaard (10) after scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026.(AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Norway's Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (16) scores their opening goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Norway's Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (16) scores their opening goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Norway's Erling Haaland controls the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match against Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Norway's Erling Haaland controls the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match against Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Norway's Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (16) celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Norway's Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (16) celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Norway fans perform a rowing ritual during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Norway fans perform a rowing ritual during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) is embraced by head coach Didier Deschamps as he leaves the field during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) is embraced by head coach Didier Deschamps as he leaves the field during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Adrien Rabiot (14) gets his foot on the ball ahead of Iraq's Rebin Ghareeb (2) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

France's Adrien Rabiot (14) gets his foot on the ball ahead of Iraq's Rebin Ghareeb (2) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Fans react after a weather delay during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Fans react after a weather delay during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy (16) reacts after Norway's Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (16) scored their opening goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy (16) reacts after Norway's Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (16) scored their opening goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Norway's Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, left, scores his side's opening goal against Senegal during the World Cup Group I soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Norway's Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, left, scores his side's opening goal against Senegal during the World Cup Group I soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Norway's Marcus Holmgren Pedersen celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Senegal during the World Cup Group I soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Norway's Marcus Holmgren Pedersen celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Senegal during the World Cup Group I soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates after scoring their second goal as Iraq's Zaid Tahseen (4) reacts during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates after scoring their second goal as Iraq's Zaid Tahseen (4) reacts during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

France's Ousmane Dembele (7) congratulates teammate Kylian Mbappe (10) after he scored their second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Ousmane Dembele (7) congratulates teammate Kylian Mbappe (10) after he scored their second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Iraq's Ibrahim Bayesh, left, and France's Ousmane Dembele vie for the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Iraq's Ibrahim Bayesh, left, and France's Ousmane Dembele vie for the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Iraq's Hussein Ali (3) kicks the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Iraq's Hussein Ali (3) kicks the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Ousmane Dembele (7) congratulates teammate Kylian Mbappe (10) after he scored their second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Ousmane Dembele (7) congratulates teammate Kylian Mbappe (10) after he scored their second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) reacts after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) reacts after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Spectators react in the rain during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Spectators react in the rain during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

A photographer shelters from the rain as play is suspended during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

A photographer shelters from the rain as play is suspended during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Fans watch the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq under the rain in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Fans watch the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq under the rain in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Iraq's Hussein Ali, bottom, challenges France's Kylian Mbappe during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Iraq's Hussein Ali, bottom, challenges France's Kylian Mbappe during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

France's Manu Kone (6) reacts as he is tackled by Iraq's Zidane Iqbal (14) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Manu Kone (6) reacts as he is tackled by Iraq's Zidane Iqbal (14) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) scores his team's first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) scores his team's first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Argentina's Lionel Messi leaves the field after the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi leaves the field after the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi falls during the World Cup Group J soccer match against Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi falls during the World Cup Group J soccer match against Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina players and fans celebrate after Lionel Messi scored their second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Argentina players and fans celebrate after Lionel Messi scored their second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Austria's Michael Gregoritsch (11) and Argentina's Valentin Barco battle for the ball during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Austria's Michael Gregoritsch (11) and Argentina's Valentin Barco battle for the ball during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, and Austria's David Alaba battle for the ball during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, and Austria's David Alaba battle for the ball during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Austria's Konrad Laimer reacts to a referee decision during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Austria's Konrad Laimer reacts to a referee decision during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Austria's Marcel Sabitzer right, fights for the ball with Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Austria's Marcel Sabitzer right, fights for the ball with Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Colombian singer Shakira attends the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Colombian singer Shakira attends the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi views the ball during the World Cup Group J soccer match against Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi views the ball during the World Cup Group J soccer match against Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, is congratulated after scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, is congratulated after scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with Leandro Paredes after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with Leandro Paredes after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A fan wearing a Mexican charro hat arrives to the stadium for the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

A fan wearing a Mexican charro hat arrives to the stadium for the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Austria's Xaver Schlager (4), Stefan Posch (not seen) and Argentina's Lautaro Martinez fall during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Austria's Xaver Schlager (4), Stefan Posch (not seen) and Argentina's Lautaro Martinez fall during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) and Rodrigo De Paul enter the field for warm up prior to the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) and Rodrigo De Paul enter the field for warm up prior to the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez takes an overhead kick next to Austria's Kevin Danso during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez takes an overhead kick next to Austria's Kevin Danso during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

An Argentina fan wears a Lionel Messi big head on the stands before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

An Argentina fan wears a Lionel Messi big head on the stands before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The national flags are displayed before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

The national flags are displayed before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Austria with teammates during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Austria with teammates during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

An Argentina fan wears a mask of Argentina's Lionel Messi outside the stadium before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

An Argentina fan wears a mask of Argentina's Lionel Messi outside the stadium before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager falls after failing to stop Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) from scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager falls after failing to stop Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) from scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Fans of Argentina cheer prior to the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Fans of Argentina cheer prior to the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager falls after failing to stop Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) from scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager falls after failing to stop Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) from scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, celebrates scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, celebrates scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

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