Messi sets World Cup scoring record as stars outshine weather
Reports also suggest she is expected to feature at the World Cup final halftime show.
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Reports also suggest she is expected to feature at the World Cup final halftime show. Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - France v Iraq - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 22, 2026 France #39;s Kylian Mbappe in action with Iraq #39;s Zaid Ismael REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko REUTERS One star turn inspires another Mbappe netted twice when France beat Senegal 3-1 and two more in Monday's 3-0 win over Iraq to sit two goals behind Messi on the all-time list. Related story Messi breaks Pele's record goal haul by scoring 644th for Barca Argentina are now guaranteed top spot in Group J after Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 in Monday's late game in Santa Clara, California.
Furthermore, For his part, the Argentina captain is keeping the door open. “As long as I can and I feel good enough to do it, I’ll be there,” he said after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win in their World Cup opener against Algeria. Messi has five goals from group games against Algeria and Austria, and still has a match against Jordan to come. And, to round it all off, Messi missed his third penalty at a World Cup.
In addition, Kylian Mbappe scored twice on his 100th international appearance and now has four goals at this tournament, closing in on Messi's tally. To put that in perspective, only two other men in history have managed double figures – Hungary's Sandor Kocsis (11) in 1954, and German poacher Gerd Muller (10) in 1970.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — It was Messi's 18th win at a World Cup, a record. ; It is Algeria's first World Cup win since 2014 and sets up a decisive match against….
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Reports also suggest she is expected to feature at the World Cup final halftime show.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - France v Iraq - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 22, 2026 France #39;s Kylian Mbappe in action with Iraq #39;s Zaid Ismael REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko REUTERS One star turn inspires another Mbappe netted twice when France beat Senegal 3-1 and two more in Monday's 3-0 win over Iraq to sit two goals behind Messi on the all-time list.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesRelated story Messi breaks Pele's record goal haul by scoring 644th for Barca Argentina are now guaranteed top spot in Group J after Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 in Monday's late game in Santa Clara, California.
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For his part, the Argentina captain is keeping the door open. “As long as I can and I feel good enough to do it, I’ll be there,” he said after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win in their World Cup opener against Algeria.
according to Gulf News +1Messi has five goals from group games against Algeria and Austria, and still has a match against Jordan to come.
according to Prothom Alo English +1And, to round it all off, Messi missed his third penalty at a World Cup.
according to The Namibian +1Kylian Mbappe scored twice on his 100th international appearance and now has four goals at this tournament, closing in on Messi's tally.
according to The National (UAE)To put that in perspective, only two other men in history have managed double figures – Hungary's Sandor Kocsis (11) in 1954, and German poacher Gerd Muller (10) in 1970.
according to The National (UAE)News Messi becomes all-time World Cup top scorer as Mbappé nips at his heels Published: Jun 23, 2026 10:57 AM ⋅ Updated: 2:57 AM Argentina captain Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, has set a new record for the most goals scored in Fifa World Cup matches.
according to MalaysiakiniSitting beside the lectern, with Merlin at the centre, were her sons, Carlos, 22, and Cristian, 14, who "doesn't rest after school" and helps her every day by selling goods and carrying packages.
according to ABC News (Australia) - Top StoriesHis first strike in the match took him beyond Germany’s Miroslav Klose at 16 World Cup goals, before he extended the tally to 18 with his late finish.
according to Gulf NewsHis 17th goal took him ahead of Germany's Miroslav Klose at the top of the men's charts, and his 18th took him above Brazilian legend of the women's game Marta on the overall charts.
according to ABC News (Australia) - Top StoriesMessi, who turns 39 tomorrow, is competing in his sixth World Cup.
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- It was Messi's 18th win at a World Cup, a record.MyRepublica, The Namibian, The National (UAE)
- It is Algeria's first World Cup win since 2014 and sets up a decisive match against…Malaysiakini, The National (UAE)
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- It was Messi's 18th win at a World Cup, a record.The National (UAE)
- Messi, who had tied Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals with a brilliant hat-trick…MyRepublica, The Namibian
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- Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in France's weather-disrupted 3-0 win over Iraq, while…The National (UAE)
- Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in France's weather-disrupted 3-0 win over Iraq, while…MyRepublica, The Namibian
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