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From his double in the 2022 final to stoppage-time winners: All 18 of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals RANKED after legend broke Miroslav Klose's record
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He's 39, it's his 6th World Cup, and he has scored more men's World Cup goals than anyone in history — meet Messi 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina
Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals in his career after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria. He scored in the 38th minute and again in stoppage time after missing a penalty kick in the ninth minute. The goal for the record of 17 gave Argentina a 1-0 lead two da...
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 22, 2026
World Cup: Record-making Messi scores twice as Argentina progress
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time record goalscorer as his double against Austria sent holders Argentina into the last 32.
Vanguard News
· Jun 22, 2026
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria
Lionel Messi set the outright all-time World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in the tournament as holders Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to reach the last 32 on Monday. The post Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria appeared first on Vanguard News.
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World Cup superstars on full display as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland shine in Monday's slate
Lionel Messi set the all-time World Cup goals record, while Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland each scored twice during a thrilling Monday at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
NPR News
· Jun 22, 2026
Magnificent Messi makes history, breaks all-time World Cup scoring record
Messi scored a record-setting 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's game against Austria. And, then, he netted another goal, making him the all-time leader in World Cup tournaments (men and women).
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