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Lionel Messi makes history, becomes all-time leading World Cup goalscorer
He's done it: Lionel Messi is officially the top goalscorer in World Cup history.
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The Daily Wire
· Jun 22, 2026
WATCH: Messi Sets All-Time Record For World Cup Goals
Argentina’s Lionel Messi became the all-time leading World Cup goal scorer on Monday, passing Germany’s Miroslav Klose as the new record holder with 17 goals. Messi scored in the 38th minute in his second game of the group stages against Austria with an assist from Facundo Medina. In the opening minutes of the game, Messi ...
BERNAMA
· Jun 23, 2026
World : Messi Sets World Cup Scoring Record With 18th Tournament Goal
ISTANBUL, June 23 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Lionel Messi became the outright leading scorer in World Cup history with his 18th tournament goal after scoring twice in reigning champions Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
CNN
· Jun 23, 2026
Messi's record-breaking World Cup appearance
Argentina’s Lionel Messi made history as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer, scoring both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Algeria on Monday. Don Riddell looks at how the soon-to-be 39-year-old is cementing his name on the GOAT debate.
Legit.ng
· Jun 23, 2026
Ballon d’Or sends message to Lionel Messi after breaking FIFA World Cup goal record vs Austria
Lionel Messi made history by becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, securing Argentina's knockout stage place against Austria.
BBC Sport
· Jun 22, 2026
'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer
Lionel Messi makes history as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's game against Austria.
UPI
· Jun 22, 2026
Watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi becomes top goal scorer in World Cup history
Watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi becomes top goal scorer in World Cup history
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Related coverage for "Lionel Messi makes history, becomes all-time leading World Cup goalscorer": The Daily Wire — WATCH: Messi Sets All-Time Record For World Cup Goals. BERNAMA — World : Messi Sets World Cup Scoring Record With 18th Tournament Goal. CNN — Messi's record-breaking World Cup appearance. Legit.ng — Ballon d’Or sends message to Lionel Messi after breaking FIFA World Cup goal record vs Austria. BBC Sport — 'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer. UPI — Watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi becomes top goal scorer in World Cup history