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Lionel Messi Breaks Historic World Cup Scoring Record

Regarded as the greatest of all time by many, Messi now stands alone at the top.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record in Argentina v Austria

Messi’s two strikes were the only goals in Argentina’s group-stage victory over Austria

The Independent UK

How to watch Argentina vs Austria: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Lionel Messi aims to make history at FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Lionel Messi starts for Argentina against Austria as he eyes another record at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group J clash for free online and from anywhere.

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World Cup: How many goals do Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe need to break record today?

World Cup history could be made tonight

Evening Standard

Argentina v Austria LIVE: Holders sweat injury blow after Lionel Messi breaks World Cup record

Messi has taken the World Cup goal record outright with a brace, helping his side to victory in Group J

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi eyes more records as Argentina prepare for Austria test

Lionel Messi is on the cusp of rewriting FIFA World Cup history as Argentina faces Austria. Following a record-breaking hat-trick in their opener, the 38-year-old legend aims to extend his scoring streak and potentially claim the all-time goal-scoring record. Messi also holds numerous other World Cup milestones, and another victory…

The Economic Times

The Top 10 World Cup Goal Predators of All Time

These 10 strikers are the World Cup’s greatest-ever goal predators.

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Argentina vs Austria: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Lionel Messi needs just one more goal to create World Cup history

Evening Standard

Ronaldo Left Reeling as World Cup Golden Boot Race Explodes, Spain Told to Stay Calm

Lionel Messi's hat-trick, Kylian Mbappé's record-breaking display, and Erling Haaland's debut heroics put Cristiano Ronaldo under pressure in the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race.

International Business Times UK

2026 World Cup: The 12 Best Individual Performances of First Group Games

Many of the big names stepped up in the tournament’s opening matches.

Sports Illustrated

Muller Sends Two-Word Message After Messi Ties World Cup Goal Record

The two most recently faced off in the 2025 MLS Cup final, won by Messi’s Inter Miami.

Sports Illustrated

Messi adds another chapter to legend with record-tying treble

Lionel Messi delivered a stunning hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup victory. The 38-year-old star proved his enduring significance to the reigning champions. He now shares the men's all-time scoring record at the tournament. Messi's performance also marked his sixth World Cup appearance and 200th international match. His resilience was evident…

The Economic Times

Lionel Messi Bags Historic World Cup Hat Trick... But Fans Insist Tournament Is 'Rigged' After Red Card Escape

Lionel Messi's hat-trick led Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener, despite controversy over an unpunished challenge on Aissa Mandi.

International Business Times UK

The extraordinary numbers behind Lionel Messi – and the all-time World Cup record now in his grasp

Analysis: Messi has long been called ‘incomparable’, but if that greatness manifested itself largely in the colours of Barcelona, it may have come later in life in the albiceleste of Argentina

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SI:AM | Lionel Messi Hat Trick Headlines an Especially Star-Studded World Cup Day

You might not see another single day with as much attacking excellence on display as we saw on Tuesday with Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scoring multiple goals.

The Guardian - UK

Football’s greatest showman shows Mbappé and Haaland who’s boss

In today’s Football Daily: The big guns join the party

Sports Illustrated

‘Difficult’—Lionel Messi Explains Why He Cried After Scoring for Argentina

The quiet soccer icon was overcome with emotion in Argentina’s 2026 opener.

Sports Illustrated

Every Goal Lionel Messi Has Scored at the World Cup

Lionel Messi’s 16 World Cup goals are the joint-most in tournament history.

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The Independent UK

Lionel Messi explains why he was crying during World Cup hat-trick

Messi scored all the goals in Argentina’s comfortable 3-0 win over Algeria but appeared to be wiping away tears after celebrations of his first strike

International Business Times UK

'An Animal': Argentina Raves About Lionel Messi's Historic Hat Trick In World Cup Win Over Algeria

Lionel Messi earned praise and admiration from Argentina after scoring a historic hat-trick in the nation's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria.

The Independent UK

The all-time World Cup top scorers as Mbappé closes in on record

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The Guardian - US

What happened on a historic night for Argentina? ‘Messi things’

A hat-trick against Algeria equalled Miroslav Klose’s World Cup scoring record, but Messi and his teammates insist the mark doesn’t matter to him

Radio France Internationale

Messi equals World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday, moving level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading scorer.

The Economic Times

'Numbers don't mean anything', says Messi after record-breaking World Cup hat-trick against Algeria

Lionel Messi has equalled Miroslav Klose's FIFA World Cup goal tally. He achieved this after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's win against Algeria. Messi stated that numbers are just statistics and he feels honoured. He also spoke about his emotional reaction to scoring, attributing it to recent difficult times. Argentina…

Euronews

Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0

France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener.

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