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Messi misses penalty that would have set World Cup scoring record
Lionel Messi missed a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer.
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Two new names enter top 10 youngest World Cup goalscorers
This year's FIFA World Cup has seen two new players enter the top 10 list of youngest goalscorers in tournament history.
Matches
Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1
Mohamed Salah scored to give Egypt a 2-1 lead against New Zealand, moving closer to the all-time goalscoring record for the Pharaohs. Egypt won 3-1 in the friendly match.
History
Youngest goalscorers in FIFA World Cup history
A look at the youngest players to score in FIFA World Cup tournaments, from Pelé to current stars, highlighting their ages and the matches in which they made history.
History
World Cup Records Set to Fall in 2026
The 2026 World Cup has already seen records broken, with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane among those rewriting history. From Messi equaling the all-time goals record to Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the oldest outfield starter, more milestones are expected as the tournament progresses.
History
Brazil's only World Cup without two opening wins was in 1978
Brazil have only once failed to win their first two matches in a World Cup tournament, which occurred in 1978.
Players
Vini Jr surpasses Ronaldinho in World Cup goal contributions
Brazil's Vinícius Júnior has recorded more goals and assists at the World Cup than Ronaldinho, according to available data.
Players
Harry Kane scores 9th World Cup goal, reaches 80 for England
Harry Kane scored his ninth World Cup goal, bringing his England tally to 80. The milestone was reached during a match.
Players
Harry Kane ties Gary Lineker as England's top World Cup scorer
Harry Kane has become England's all-time top scorer at the World Cup with 10 goals in 12 games, tying Gary Lineker's record.
Players
Cristiano Ronaldo arrives, one goal shy of Eusebio's Portugal record
Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived with the Portugal national team, needing one more goal to match Eusebio's all-time scoring record for the country.
Players
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes oldest outfield starter in World Cup history
Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record as the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match, at 41 years and 132 days.
Players
Messi Ties Mbappé and Müller with 14 World Cup Goals
Lionel Messi has scored 14 World Cup goals, tying Kylian Mbappé and Gerd Müller. Cristiano Ronaldo has 15, and Miroslav Klose leads with 16.
Players
Messi ties Ronaldo Nazario as second top scorer in World Cup history
Lionel Messi has scored 15 World Cup goals, tying Ronaldo Nazario for second all-time. He needs one more to match Miroslav Klose's record of 16.
Players
De Paul: Messi doesn't even know most records he's beating
Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul says Lionel Messi is not chasing individual records but ends up breaking them all anyway.
Players
Mbappé ties Giroud as France's all-time top scorer with 57 goals
Kylian Mbappé has scored his 57th goal for France, tying Olivier Giroud's record as the nation's all-time leading scorer.
Matches
France Open World Cup with Win Over Senegal; Mbappé Sets Goal Record
France began their World Cup campaign with a victory against Senegal. Kylian Mbappé made history by scoring his 58th goal, becoming the all-time leading scorer.
Players
Mbappé breaks Giroud's France scoring record with 58 goals
Kylian Mbappé has scored 58 goals in 99 international appearances, breaking Olivier Giroud's record to become France's all-time top scorer.
Matches
Mbappe's double makes him France's all-time top scorer in World Cup
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to become France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals, leading Les Bleus to a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their World Cup 2026 opener. Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye also scored in a thrilling second half.
History
Top scorers in World Cup history: Klose and Messi lead
Miroslav Klose and Lionel Messi are the joint all-time top scorers in FIFA World Cup history with 16 goals each. The list includes legends like Ronaldo, Pele, Gerd Muller, and Just Fontaine.
Players
Kylian Mbappe breaks France national scoring record
Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time leading scorer, surpassing a long-standing record. The 25-year-old forward achieved the milestone during a recent match, cementing his place in French football history.