Lionel Messi has become the top World Cup goalscorer of all time, sinking his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina’s match against Austria to beat a record formerly held by German striker Miroslav Klose.

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Lionel Messi is leading the Golden Boot race, but one unexpected World Cup stat has fans debating how Argentina is getting the best out of him.

Lionel Messi is having a big week. The soccer GOAT had a record-breaking performance in Argentina's second group-stage match against Austria, picking up a brace and taking over as the FIFA World Cup top goalscorer among men and women.

Argentina kept its star player sidelined until the 60th minute Saturday and earned a 3-1 victory over Jordan behind all-time World Cup leading scorer Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi's first World Cup hat-trick propelled Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria, tying him with Miroslav Klose in the tournament's all-time scoring charts.

While Messi could've ended his international career after the 2022 World Cup triumph, he is back for more. The 38-year-old will lead La Albiceleste into North America for the 2026 World Cup as the team looks to become the first repeat champion in more than ...

Lionel Messi scored both of Argentina's goals against Austria, giving him a record 18 for his World Cup career.

The debate over whether Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of all-time is showing no sign of slowing down. Fans, pundits and ex-players are split between the two generational goal-scoring superstars. Ronaldo’s former Manchester ...

Lionel Messi has outlined how Argentina need to improve in ‘many’ areas following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Cape Verde after extra time in the World Cup 2026 last-32. Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute before a Cape Verde equaliser just before the hour mark took the match to extra time as the Argentines were unable to force a winning goal.