Tracking all of Lionel Messi's goals in 2026 World Cup
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Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in his last five World Cup appearances after launching a rocket and later cleaning up a rebound for Argentina against Algeria on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi absolutely dominated in Argentina's World Cup, his sixth ever.
Messi has surpassed Germany's Miroslav Klose to stand alone as the greatest goal scorer in men's World Cup history
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.
Lionel Messi scored both of Argentina's goals against Austria, giving him a record 18 for his World Cup career.
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Messi scored a record-setting 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's game against Austria. And, then, he netted another goal, making him the all-time leader in World Cup tournaments (men and women).
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