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Magnificent Messi makes history, breaks all-time World Cup scoring record

Lionel Messi has become the leading goalscorer in men's World Cup history. He achieved the record during Argentina's victory over Austria. Messi scored twice in the match to surpass the previous mark.

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Messi broke the all-time World Cup scoring record with a performance against Austria.

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  1. Lionel Messi Sets New All-Time World Cup Scoring Record

    Lionel Messi has become the leading goalscorer in men's World Cup history. He achieved the record during Argentina's victory over Austria. Messi scored twice in the match to surpass the previous mark.

    What's confirmed:

    • Lionel Messi is the all-time leading goalscorer in the men's World Cup.
    • Messi scored two goals in Argentina's win over Austria.
    • Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal during the match against Austria.
    • Messi previously tied Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals with a hat trick against Algeria.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Argentina beat Austria 2-0.
    • Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Messi's five goals in World Cup 2026 matches.
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