Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi broke the World Cup career scoring record Monday, scoring twice in defending champion Argentinas match against Austria.Messi gave Argentina a 1-0 lead in the 38th minute after missing a penalty kick earlier in the g ame. He added another goal in the 94th minute, bringing his career World Cup total to 18.RELATED STORY | A behind-the-scenes look at the digital brains of the World CupIt was the sixth consecutive World Cup game in which Messi scored.In Argentinas first match of the tournament, Messi scored three goals against Algeria. With two more Monday, he now leads all scorers in this years World Cup.Germany's Deniz Undav and Canada's Jonathan David are behind Messi with three goals each.Argentina has already secured a spot in the round of 32 and still has one match remaining in group play.RELATED STORY | World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US ...read more read less
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