Lionel Messi breaks record for most World Cup goals with Austria double
Lionel Messi has established a new all-time World Cup scoring record following his recent performance against Austria.
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The brief
Lionel Messi is now the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history, reaching a total of 18 goals across six tournaments. This milestone was secured during a match against Austria, which also resulted in Argentina advancing to the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup. Coverage from Reuters, AP News, and WISN confirms the record-breaking achievement.
Reports from ESPN, People.com, and Yahoo Sports include reactions from figures such as Luis Suárez and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Additionally, The New York Times and Bloomberg have documented the athlete's performance and impact on the ongoing tournament. Future developments will focus on Argentina’s progression through the knockout stages.
Coverage does not yet specify the date or opponent for the team's next scheduled match.
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Quick answers
How many total World Cup goals has Lionel Messi scored?
Lionel Messi has scored 18 goals across six tournaments.
Against which team did Messi break the scoring record?
The record was broken during a match against Austria.
What is the status of the Argentina national team in the 2026 World Cup?
Argentina has advanced to the knockout round of the tournament.
Coverage (11)
- Celebrate Lionel Messi's World Cup records with commemorative page print USA Today · 84d ago
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic Praises Lionel Messi's Five Goals in World Cup 2026 Matches Yahoo Sports · 84d ago
- Lionel Messi makes history as the World Cup's all-time top scorer WISN · 84d ago
- Messi is now the all-time World Cup goal scorer Reuters · 84d ago
- Lionel Messi breaks scoring record against Austria, and other World Cup highlights, in photos AP News · 84d ago
- 'Incredible' Lionel Messi Becomes World Cup’s All-Time Top Goal Scorer with 18 Goals Across 6 Tournaments People.com · 84d ago
- Luis Suárez: 'It's a pleasure to watch Lionel Messi play' after World Cup goals ESPN · 84d ago
- Messi Sets World Cup Goal Record, Sending Argentina to Knockout Round Bloomberg · 85d ago
- 'Words can't do him justice' - Luis Suarez pays tribute to Lionel Messi after seeing 'happy' Inter Miami team-mate light up 2026 World Cup with Argentina Yahoo Sports · 85d ago
- “Missing a Penalty Hurts”: Argentina’s Coach Explains How Lionel Messi’s Moment Fueled Team’s Response Against Austria Yahoo Sports · 85d ago
- Lionel Messi might be the greatest soccer player of all time The New York Times · 85d ago
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