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World Cup 2026 awards including best player, goal, match and the unforgettable moments

What were some of the highlights and lowlights from a tournament that delivered plenty of drama?

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Top Scorers List: Mbappé’s 10-goal lead puts him on top, but Messi has one last shot at his first Golden Boot

FIFA World Cup 2026 Top Scorers List: The Golden Boot race has a blockbuster finish lined up: Kylian Mbappé leads the FIFA World Cup 2026 scoring charts with 10 goals and a new record, but Lionel Messi still has one final chance to catch him.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi's World Cup greatness, one record at a time

The spotlight will be firmly on Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who is expected to play the final World Cup match of his career. The 39-year-old will become only the second player after Cafu to appear in three World Cup finals and heads into the decider after scoring eight goals, putting…

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World Cup Golden Boot History As Lionel Messi Chases Individual Glory

No player has ever won the World Cup Golden Boot on multiple occasions.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Contenders

The top scorer race in North America is unlikely anything ever seen before in the world’s biggest tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Who has scored the most goals at a single World Cup?

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are leading the Golden Boot race at World Cup 2026 but they'll have to pick up the pace to break the single tournament record

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Why is Kylian Mbappe always so good at the World Cup?

Mbappe's footsteps are thundering towards Lionel Messi and the 2018 winner will become the World Cup's record goalscorer

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The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Group Stage

Lionel Messi recorded his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina’s 3–0 win over Algeria.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in

Argentina's football icon Lionel Messi will start on the bench for their final group match against Jordan, coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed. Messi, who has been instrumental with five goals in the tournament so far, is expected to feature later in the game. This strategic move allows for rest ahead of…

The Economic Times

Kylian Mbappe’s Chase of Lionel Messi’s World Cup Records Has Familiar Parallel

Two of the greatest to ever play the sport, endless records waiting to change hands. The young lion challenging the bar set by an elder statesman, much like Tiger Woods did with Jack Nicklaus.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi becomes all-time leading scorer; Mbappe, Haaland respond with braces

Football legends Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe etched their names in World Cup history on Monday. Messi became the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, while Mbappe surged into a tie for second. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland continued his impressive scoring streak, helping Norway advance. This day marked a significant…

The Economic Times

The World Cup stage is set for a Golden Boot shootout for the ages

In today’s Football Daily: the big-hitters have brought their shooting boots

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve Always Said’—Miroslav Klose Reacts to Lionel Messi Taking World Cup Goal Record

Two strikes against Austria took Messi up to 18 career goals at the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

"In a category of his own": Ibrahimovic hails Messi after Argentina icon breaks FIFA WC goals record

Football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has lauded Lionel Messi's record-breaking FIFA World Cup goal tally, declaring the Argentinian ace in a league of his own. Messi's recent brace propelled him past Miroslav Klose, cementing his status as the all-time top scorer. Ibrahimovic emphasized Messi's unparalleled longevity and complete body of work,…

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Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi's world record sends defending champions into football knockouts

Lionel Messi's brace secured Argentina's spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria. Despite a missed penalty early on, the veteran forward broke the deadlock before adding a second in stoppage time. These goals propelled Messi to become the all-time leading scorer in…

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Lionel Messi broke two more World Records vs Austria tonight

The Argentina captain reeled in World Cup records like they’re going out of fashion

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappé of France scores his 15th World Cup goal, tying for 3rd most in history

Kylian Mbappé of France has scored his 15th career World Cup goal

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Mbappe World Cup goals: How many does the Frenchman need to overtake Lionel Messi?

Kylian Mbappe is likely to go down as the greatest World Cup player ever, but how many goals away from Lionel Messi is he?

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All-time World Cup top scorers

Lionel Messi is the all-time World Cup top scorer, with 17 goals spread across six tournaments for Argentina

AAP

Messi breaks World Cup goals record as Argentina win

Everything's bigger in Texas, including the World Cup goals record after Argentina's Lionel Messi scored twice vs Austria to establish a new mark of 18 goals.

Evening Standard

Argentina 2-0 Austria: Lionel Messi makes history as World Cup holders sail into knockout stages

Greatest ever trailed Miroslav Klose by just one goal

Euronews

Messi smashes all-time World Cup goalscoring record with 18 goals for Argentina

Messi has become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history with 18 goals. He now has two more than the previous record holder, former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.

France 24

World Cup 2026: Messi makes history as Argentina dominate Austria

Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with Lionel Messi scoring twice to become the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history. The 38-year-old Argentine legend broke Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals, cementing his status as one of football's greatest players. With two victories from two matches, Argentina have…

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Lionel Messi’s penalty record after he misses for Argentina vs Austria

Lionel Messi missed a penalty that would have made him the World Cup’s outright greatest goalscorer (but scored from open play shortly afterwards)

The Economic Times

Lionel Messi makes history: Argentina captain breaks World Cup scoring record with landmark 17th goal

Lionel Messi has achieved a monumental feat, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men's FIFA World Cup history with his 17th tournament goal against Austria. Despite an earlier penalty miss, the Argentine captain found the net, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record. This latest milestone adds another glittering achievement to Messi's illustrious…

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