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Magical Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 18 goals

ARLINGTON: Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted twice against Austria on Monday to take his total to 18 goals. Messi had eq...
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Fox News
· Jun 23, 2026
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.
WRAL News
· Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina
Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 17 goals in his career. He scored in the 38th minute of Argentina's game against Austria after missing a penalty kick in the ninth minute. The record goal for a 1-0 lead came two days before Messi’s 39th birthday, and amid the concern of an a...
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.
Off The Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi breaks record for career goals scored at the World Cup
Argentina star Lionel Messi has set a new record for career goals scored at the men’s World Cup, recording his 17th World Cup goal against Austria on Monday. Messi scored the record goal in the 38th minute, burying a left-footed one-timer off a pass from Facundo Medina. Messi had a chance to break the record []...Click to read more
Business Today
· Jul 9, 2026
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
At 39, Messi has reached 21 career World Cup goals — surpassing Miroslav Klose's all-time men's record. He has also scored his first World Cup hat-trick and leads the 2026 Golden Boot race. Here's every record in one gallery.
BOL News
· Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi sets new FIFA World Cup scoring record
Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose. The post Lionel Messi sets new FIFA World Cup scoring record appeared first on BOL News.
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Related coverage for "Magical Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 18 goals": Fox News — World Cup superstars on full display as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland shine in Monday's slate. WRAL News — Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina. Vanguard News — Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria. Off The Press — Lionel Messi breaks record for career goals scored at the World Cup. Business Today — 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. BOL News — Lionel Messi sets new FIFA World Cup scoring record


