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Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer during Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria. The 38-year-old has scored in six consecutive World Cup matches, a feat only matched by two others. Experts and peers discuss his enduring excellence.
Lionel Messi starts for Argentina, needing one goal to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose, and one assist to become the all-time top assist provider, surpassing Diego Maradona.
Lionel Messi set a new World Cup individual scoring record with his 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria, surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous mark.
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading World Cup scorer by netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's match against Austria.
Lionel Messi missed a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer.
A former manager shares how he watches the World Cup both as a fan and an analyst, discussing scouting players like Yan Diomande and Christ Inao Oulai, and why live viewing remains essential despite data availability.
Kylian Mbappé says he will not play football at 40 years old, joking that fans would have kicked him out by then, in response to a question about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's longevity.
Four elite strikers—Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Kane—scored multiple goals in recent friendlies, raising questions about defending them. Former Wales defender Ashley Williams analyzes each player's style and suggests defensive approaches.
Kylian Mbappé named Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the best players when asked to compare himself with Messi, Haaland, and Kane.
Kylian Mbappé said he knew Lionel Messi would score goals, adding that he himself will keep scoring to help his team and get closer to a record.
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.
Argentina assistant coach Pablo Aimar reflects on being Lionel Messi's childhood idol, their shared journey from youth to the national team, and the recent success under Lionel Scaloni.
Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer speaks exclusively to FIFA about his first World Cup, the influence of David Alaba, and the challenge of facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in Group J.
Inter Miami have completed a verbal agreement to sign Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. All formal steps are resolved, and the club is waiting to sign and announce the player, who wants to play with Lionel Messi in MLS.
An Argentine TV presenter resigned after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi's father had died during Argentina's World Cup opener. The misinformation spread rapidly before being corrected, sparking widespread criticism and a public apology.
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal said Messi's hat-trick shows he is the greatest player in history, adding that anyone with doubts is deliberately looking for them.
Lionel Messi tops the Attacking rankings after a hat-trick against Algeria, while Iran's Ramin Rezaeian leads Creativity and Canada's Cornelius heads Defending in the FIFA Power Rankings for the 2026 World Cup group stage opener.
The Messi family has confirmed that Jorge Messi is under medical supervision and recovering favorably. They condemned rumors and speculation, urging respect for privacy and stating that only immediate family has accurate information.
Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, is under medical supervision for a health issue, the family confirmed. Messi was emotional after scoring in Argentina's World Cup win, citing personal difficulties. The family urged privacy and condemned speculation.
Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie reflects on sharing the World Cup stage with his idol Lionel Messi. The 31-year-old, who never imagined playing in a major tournament, prepares to face Morocco after a cameo against Haiti.
