https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/all-time-world-cup-top-scorers-messi-makes-history-who-s-next-on-the-listContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/all-time-world-cup-top-scorers-messi-makes-history-who-s-next-on-the-listhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/all-time-world-cup-top-scorers-messi-makes-history-who-s-next-on-the-list#u15538Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:31:25 +0000Lionel 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 f