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Mbappé matches Klose's World Cup goal record with 16 goals
Kylian Mbappé has reached Miroslav Klose's World Cup goal record of 16 goals, placing him second behind Lionel Messi who has 18.
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Messi breaks all-time World Cup goals record
Lionel Messi has broken the record for all-time goals at the FIFA World Cup, adding another milestone to his legendary career.
Players
Messi's Record-Breaking Goal Against Austria: All Angles
Watch all angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria.
History
Oldest goalscorers in FIFA World Cup history
Cameroon's Roger Milla holds the record as the oldest goalscorer in World Cup history at 42 years and 39 days. The list includes Pepe, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and other veteran players who scored in the tournament.
History
Players with Most Consecutive World Cup Scoring Appearances
Fourteen players from nine nations have scored in five or more consecutive FIFA World Cup appearances. Just Fontaine, Jairzinho, and Lionel Messi lead with six straight games, while Messi's run remains active.
Players
Messi becomes World Cup's all-time leading scorer
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to become the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record of 16. The Argentina captain also leads the 2026 tournament scoring charts with five goals.
Matches
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria
Lionel Messi scored twice to become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, leading Argentina to a 2-0 win over Austria and securing their place in the Round of 32. The record-breaking goals came on the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona's famous goal against England.
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Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer: How he stays at the
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.
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Messi starts for Argentina, one goal from World Cup scoring record
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.
Players
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
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.
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Messi sets new World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading World Cup scorer by netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's match against Austria.
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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.
Opinion
Watching the World Cup as a Manager: Insights from a Former Coach
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.
Players
Mbappé: I won't play at 40 like Messi and Ronaldo
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.
Players
How to stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane? Former defender offers
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.
Players
Mbappé: Messi and Ronaldo are the best
Kylian Mbappé named Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the best players when asked to compare himself with Messi, Haaland, and Kane.
Players
Mbappé: I Knew Messi Would Score, He Always Scores
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.
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.
Players
Pablo Aimar: Messi has made us expect the unexpected
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.
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Laimer: Messi is the best, but Austria fear no one
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.