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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1924, Eric Liddell won the gold medal in 400m at the 1924 Paris Olympics, after refusing to run in the heats for 100m, his favoured distance, on a Sunday. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1971, Scott Muller, Australian cricketer was born. In 1975, Rubén Baraja, Spanish footballer and manager was born. In 1982, The Italy National Football Team defeats West Germany at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to capture the 1982 FIFA World Cup. In 1983, Engin Baytar, German-Turkish footballer was born. In 1984, Yorman Bazardo, Venezuelan baseball player was born. In 1986, Yoann Gourcuff, French footballer was born. In 1986, Raúl García, Spanish footballer was born. In 1994, Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Watch Out, Messi: Mbappé Scores 18th World Cup Goal, One Shy Of All-Time Record
Lionel Messi broke the all-time record for goals at the FIFA World Cup early into this year's tournament; Kylian Mbappé is doing everything he can to make sure that Messi doesn't leave with it.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 5, 2026
2026 World Cup: Mbappe, Messi in fierce battle for Golden Boot
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, netted his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup, to ensure qualification into the quarter-final. Mbappe calmly slotted home a second-half penalty, in what was a tight and feisty affair against Paraguay. The Real Madrid man is now ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi, only because he has two assists to his [] 2026 World Cup: Mbappe, Messi in fierce battle for Golden Boot
NDTV
· Jul 10, 2026
Mbappe Rewrites FIFA World Cup Record Books With Never-Seen-Before Feat
The goal not only took Kylian Mbappe past Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race but also earned him a place in the World Cup record books.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 5, 2026
Kylian Mbappé of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi
Kylian Mbappé of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi
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...
Al Jazeera
· Jun 23, 2026
Messi becomes the World Cup’s all-time top goalscorer
Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring his 17th and 18th tournament goals.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 4, 2026
France Face Paraguay in Philadelphia as Mbappe Chases World Cup Record
Kylian Mbappe stands one goal from Messi's all-time World Cup record as France face Paraguay in Philadelphia's Round of 16 on July 4. The 41st-ranked nation that eliminated four-time champions Germany in a penalty shootout now stands between France's captain and history.
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Related coverage for " Watch Out, Messi: Mbappé Scores 18th World Cup Goal, One Shy Of All-Time Record ": Daily Post Nigeria — 2026 World Cup: Mbappe, Messi in fierce battle for Golden Boot. NDTV — Mbappe Rewrites FIFA World Cup Record Books With Never-Seen-Before Feat. Borneo Bulletin — Kylian Mbappé of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi. WRAL News — Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina. Al Jazeera — Messi becomes the World Cup’s all-time top goalscorer. The Eastern Herald — France Face Paraguay in Philadelphia as Mbappe Chases World Cup Record