Lionel Messi expressed more happiness about Argentina's advancement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup than his new goalscoring record. He scored both goals in a 2-0 win against Austria, becoming the all-time leading scorer with 18 goals.
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with five goals, followed by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland with four each. This marks only the second time in World Cup history that three players have scored four or more goals after two matches, with records for all-time World Cup goals and individual tournament tallies being challenged.
Lionel Messi set a new World Cup goal record with 18 goals after scoring twice against Austria. Despite a missed penalty, the Argentinian captain's performance secured his team's advancement to the round of 32 in his sixth World Cup appearance.
Lionel Messi set a new FIFA World Cup goal record with his 17th goal against Austria. The Argentinian captain surpassed Miroslav Klose's 16 goals, marking his sixth World Cup appearance.
Lionel Messi has set a new record for the most goals in FIFA World Cup history, scoring his 17th and 18th goals in a match against Austria. He surpassed Brazilian great Marta and former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, solidifying his status as a leading scorer in both men's and women's tournaments.
Lionel Messi shattered the World Cup all-time goalscoring record with his 17th goal, surpassing Miroslav Klose. Despite an early penalty miss, Messi's composed strike secured the record in Dallas, thrilling fans.
Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal in 2026 FIFA World Cup history, netting after just 71 seconds to give Morocco a 1-0 victory over Scotland. The win significantly boosts Morocco's chances of reaching the knockout rounds.
Harry Kane scored twice against Croatia, including a retaken penalty and a header, to reach 10 World Cup goals, matching Gary Lineker's 36-year-old England record. Kane achieved this milestone in his third World Cup, while Lineker set his record across 1986 and 1990.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose's World Cup goal record. The Argentina captain, playing 20 years after his first World Cup goal, showed his enduring skill and leadership, leading his team to a 3-0 victory and nearing the knockout rounds.
Lionel Messi has matched Miroslav Klose's record of 16 FIFA World Cup goals after scoring a hat-trick against Algeria in the 2026 tournament. He also became the first male footballer to play in six World Cups.
Former Germany striker Miroslav Klose anticipates his World Cup goal record will be broken, favoring Lionel Messi to achieve it. Meanwhile, young Egyptian talent Hamza Abdel Karim is set to make his mark, and Qatar faces a tough opener against Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup.
Despite strong goal-scoring numbers for Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe's future is debated. Expert Andy Brassell suggests Chelsea could pursue him, citing an "unfinished business" connection with Xabi Alonso and past links to the club.
