Lionel Messi makes history as the World Cup’s all-time top scorer
Lionel Messi has become the World Cup's all-time top scorer, sparking global celebration and media attention.
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📍 How it ended
Lionel Messi set a new record for the most goals scored in World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous mark. Messi achieved this milestone during Argentina's match against Austria, where he scored two goals.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Lionel Messi has set a new record as the World Cup's all-time top scorer. He achieved this milestone during Argentina's match against Austria, scoring two goals to surpass the previous record. Messi's achievement has been widely covered by major sports outlets.
Coverage emphasizes Messi's historic accomplishment, with ESPN and AP News highlighting his record-breaking goals. KFOX and FOX Sports provide visual and commentary highlights of the match. Watch for reactions from fans and fellow athletes.
Coverage does not yet specify any upcoming interviews or press conferences with Messi.
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Quick answers
Who previously held the World Cup scoring record?
Coverage does not yet specify.
How many goals did Messi score in the match against Austria?
Messi scored two goals against Austria.
What other records were set during the 2026 World Cup?
Kylian Mbappe equaled Gerd Klose's record with 16 goals and set a new record with 100 goals.
Coverage (16)
- Messi and Mbappe romping through World Cup in dazzling display of history-making goals WAVY.com · 20d ago
- Who has most goals in World Cup history? Lionel Messi ascends to top spot of all time, Kylian Mbappé on his heels Yahoo Sports · 20d ago
- Lionel Messi now has 18 World Cup goals as Argentina takes down Austria 2-0 Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
- Norway vs. Senegal Live World Cup 2026 Updates, Scores and Highlights Bleacher Report · 21d ago
- Last one, the best one? How Lionel Messi keeps doing it at the World Cup Al Jazeera · 21d ago
- All the numbers as Lionel Messi overhauls Miroslav Klose to become World Cup’s top scorer The New York Times · 21d ago
- Lionel Messi was too tired after his record-setting brace vs. Austria to recall his favorite World Cup goal Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
- Messi shows why he's the GOAT with record-breaking goals ESPN · 21d ago
- PHOTOS: Lionel Messi breaks scoring record against Austria, and other World Cup highlights KFOX · 21d ago
- FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Messi's all-time record 18; Mbappe equals Klose with 16, sets record with 100 ESPN · 21d ago
- FIFA World Cup 2026 MD12 recap: Argentina beat Austria as Messi sets record, Mbappe brace powers France past Iraq ESPN · 21d ago
- Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina AP News · 21d ago
- Lionel Messi’s 80-goal feat before the World Cup left his Inter Miami teammates stunned Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
- Lionel Messi Explains Why He Cried in 2026 World Cup Opener After Scoring Hat Trick People.com · 21d ago
- "You cannot stop greatness." @dfletcher on the call for Messi's record-breaking goal for Argentina FOX Sports · 21d ago
- Messi eyes World Cup record and birthday win against Austria Buenos Aires Times · 21d ago
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