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All-Time World Cup Top Scorers: Messi Makes History, Who's Next On The List?

Lionel Messi is now the highest goalscorer in World Cup history. He broke the previous record held by Miroslav Klose after scoring two goals against Austria on June 22. Messi also recently set a record as the oldest player to score a hat trick in the tournament.

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Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose for the most World Cup goals and set an age record for hat tricks.

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  1. Lionel Messi Becomes All-Time World Cup Top Goalscorer

    Lionel Messi is now the highest goalscorer in World Cup history. He broke the previous record held by Miroslav Klose after scoring two goals against Austria on June 22. Messi also recently set a record as the oldest player to score a hat trick in the tournament.

    What's confirmed:

    • Lionel Messi is the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history.
    • Messi surpassed the record held by Germany's Miroslav Klose with two goals against Austria on June 22.
    • At 38 years old, Messi is the oldest player to record a World Cup hat trick.
    • Messi's hat trick record surpasses a feat by Cristiano Ronaldo from 2022.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Kylian Mbappe is closely trailing Messi in the all-time goalscoring rankings.
    • Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Erling Haaland are candidates for the current World Cup top scorer.
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