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Messi becomes all-time World Cup top scorer as Mbappé nips at his heels
Published:  Jun 23, 2026 10:57 AM
Updated: 3:30 AM

Argentina captain Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, has set a new record for the most goals scored in Fifa World Cup matches.

Messi, who turns 39 tomorrow, is competing in his sixth World Cup. He now has 18 World Cup goals to his name after scoring twice against Austria, surpassing German striker Miroslav Klose’s previous record of 16.


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