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records already broken or set to be. ## Messi to set new World Cup goals record
record [sixth World Cup appearance](/sports/2026/6/17/lionel-messi-rewrites-history-books-at-record-sixth-world-cup) by scoring the first World Cup hat-trick of his career in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria on Tuesday. By scoring three goals, Messi
Messi would be gearing himself up for his final act. But after his [first-ever World Cup hat-trick](/sports/2026/6/17/lionel-messi-rewrites-history-books-at-record-sixth-world-cup) – one that also matched the record for most World Cup goals
Messi show. His first World Cup hat-trick, a record-equalling 16th World Cup goal
Messi with 13 World Cup goals. Mbappe posted on social media soon after the record
Messi equalled the Brazilian Ronaldo’s record than he completed his hat-trick and matched Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals
goals [Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters] ## Guillermo Ochoa – Mexico Part of an esteemed group which includes Messi and Ronaldo, Ochoa is also set to play at a record sixth World Cup
goal of his career. With his World Cup status seemingly certain, Messi is set to set a record
goal [Fran Santiago/Getty Images via AFP] ## ‘Tough to focus’ David’s was the 56th hat-trick scored at a men’s World Cup and the second of the 2026 edition. Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi earned
World Cup 2026  Kylian Mbappé was, in his coach’s words
goals in eight consecutive wins – can consider breaching the last 16 for the first time. ## ⚽️ PORTUGAL **World Cup appearances:** 9 (1966, 1986, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026) **Best finish:** Third place **Overall World
Messi's tally by just one goal. The record for the youngest player to claim the Golden Boot - which 18-year-old Lamine Yamal might have eyes on - is held by Hungarian Florian Albert
goals... I don't think we'll see it again," Argentina World Cup winner Angel di Maria, who played with both, says in BBC Sport's new documentary Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo. Driven
record for all-time international appearances (226) and goals (143), is one of six players to have played in five World Cups. That group includes his former La Liga rival Lionel Messi
World Cup (3.09 goals per games) is exceeding the scoring rate from Qatar four years (2.69 goals per game), with that tournament played in December to mitigate the soaring summer temperatures in the Middle East
World Cup warm-up on Monday**](/sport/football/live/c99lelj93zmt)**.** But while Kylian Mbappe's bid to match Olivier Giroud's France goalscoring record fell short and, after winning the Champions League with PSG, Ousmenne Demebele and Desire
record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of the Congo secured their first ever point at the finals, [drawing 1-1 with Portugal](/sports/liveblog/2026/6/17/live-portugal-vs-dr-congo-world-cup-2026) in their Group
Messi leads the race for the World Cup’s Golden Boot with three goals after scoring [a hat-trick](/sports/2026/6/17/lionel-messi-rewrites-history-books-at-record-sixth-world-cup) in Argentina’s opening win over Algeria. A group of seven players sits one goal
goal among other match highlights, but makes no mention of Messi being subbed off, nor does it address his injury scare. Messi has carefully managed his workload since joining Inter Miami in 2023, with team
Messi is set to make history on Tuesday as the first man to appear in six World Cups, the star forward – who turns 39 on June 24 – and has been plagued by injury niggles. Elsewhere