Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina
Lionel Messi has returned to Major League Soccer following his record-breaking performance with Argentina. Messi is the all-time World Cup top scorer with 18 goals, a milestone reached during a 2-0 victory against Austria. While Argentina has advanced to the knockout stage, Messi's return to league play coincides with a significant ownership vote regarding a new MLS commissioner and a surge in goals from teammate Robert Lewandowski.
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Messi has returned to MLS play after his record-setting goals for Argentina.
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Messi Returns to MLS After Setting World Cup Scoring Record
Lionel Messi has returned to Major League Soccer following his record-breaking performance with Argentina. Messi is the all-time World Cup top scorer with 18 goals, a milestone reached during a 2-0 victory against Austria. While Argentina has advanced to the knockout stage, Messi's return to league play coincides with a significant ownership vote regarding a new MLS commissioner and a surge in goals from teammate Robert Lewandowski.
Why it matters
Messi's record surpasses previous scoring benchmarks in international tournament history. His return to the US league comes at a time of administrative transition for MLS.
Still unconfirmed
- Messi has returned to MLS play.
- Robert Lewandowski has broken out in MLS.
- MLS owners are holding a vote for a new commissioner.
What to watch next
- Results of the MLS commissioner ownership vote
- Argentina's first knockout stage match
- Messi's first official MLS match appearance
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Messi becomes all-time World Cup top scorer
Lionel Messi is now the highest goalscorer in World Cup history with 18 goals. He set the record after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory against Austria. This performance secures Argentina a place in the knockout stage. Recent reports also indicate Messi has returned to MLS action following this international period.
Why it matters
Messi's record surpasses previous marks for goals scored in the tournament. His ability to maintain high scoring rates at the international level continues to drive Argentina's progression in the competition.
What is confirmed
- Lionel Messi has scored 18 goals in World Cup history.
- Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 to advance to the knockout stage.
What to watch next
- Argentina's first knockout stage opponent
- Messi's goal tally in subsequent World Cup matches
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Messi Leads World Cup Scoring After Argentina Victory
Lionel Messi is now the highest scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals. He achieved this record by scoring twice in a 2-0 win over Austria. Argentina has progressed to the knockout stage.
What's confirmed:
- Lionel Messi has scored 18 World Cup goals.
- Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose to become the top scorer in World Cup history.
- Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 to advance to the knockout stage.
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Lionel Messi Sets All-Time World Cup Scoring Record
Lionel Messi became the top scorer in World Cup history after scoring two goals in a match against Austria. Argentina won the game 2-0 and advanced to the knockout stage. Messi now holds 18 World Cup goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose.
What's confirmed:
- Lionel Messi has scored 18 World Cup goals.
- Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in a 2026 World Cup match in Dallas.
- Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose to become the World Cup's top scorer.
- Argentina advanced to the knockout stage following the win over Austria.
Still unconfirmed:
- Rangnick questioned the opening goal of the match.
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