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Cup’s all-time scoring record with 17th goal vs Austria Lionel Messi has broken the record for the highest number of goals in the history of the FIFA World
goal, his 17th at a World Cup, broke the all-time scoring record for a man. And then he scored a second time. **Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images** Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi
all-time leading scorer, BBC Sport takes a look at a list of the major records already broken or set to be. ## Messi to set new World Cup goals
all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top? Figure caption, All of Messi's record-breaking 17 World Cup goals
record for most World Cup goals – Messi has reminded us his story is not over just yet. ## Where is Cristiano Ronaldo? Portugal star goes missing While the Messi mania dominated headlines over recent days
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
record-breaking double](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/16/france-senegal-world-cup-group-i-match-report) for Kylian Mbappé. **Argentina 3-0 Algeria** | Lionel Messi’s [splendid hat-trick](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/16/argentina-algeria-world-cup-group-j-match-report) secures thumping victory over Algeria and ties him with Germany’s Miroslav Klose
all-time leading scorer with 58 goals as Les Bleus opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal. The Real Madrid forward also moved to 14 World Cup goals, drawing level
all-time leading World Cup scorer The statistics just keep on getting more impressive. He has scored all five of Argentina's goals at this World Cup, and is two clear at the list
goals. The second-oldest player at this year’s tournament, only behind Scotland’s 43-year-old Craig Gordon, Ronaldo heads to his record sixth World Cup, well aware it could be his final chance
record 27th World Cup match, Messi continues to defy his age. Throughout the match, he was constantly scanning for options, constantly anticipating Argentina's next move. He looked fit, fast and threatening. After 60 minutes
all-time goal scoring lead](https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/articles/fifa-world-cup-all-time-leading-scorers) with 16 (even with Germany's Miroslav Klose). Messi's three goals set up what's expected to be a thrilling subplot to this World Cup
Messi, 38, turned back the clock to produce a masterclass for the ages in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, Jonathan David also hit a treble in Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar
all-time top scorer. And at the age of just 27, he has plenty of time to add to that tally in future tournaments.  Norway’s Erling Haaland
Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. After a forgettable World Cup campaign in 2018 and failure to qualify four years later in Qatar, Egypt's greatest ever player has finally had his moment
Messi. Modric, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, is yet to decide on his future following AC Milan's failure to qualify for the Champions League. He was heavily relied on to dictate the team
record 3.5 million (68,991 per game) attended matches; the US advanced from the group stage for the first time since 1930, losing 1-0 to eventual champions Brazil in the last 16; and seeds
all-time iconic matches - sweat-drenched Azzurri blue against the vibrant yellow of the favourites, a classic played out to a backbeat of buzzing horns in Barcelona. Italy's strength was meant to be their
all-time high. In November, for instance, he made a special trip to London to see [Arsenal](/sport/football/teams/arsenal)'s women's team handed the Freedom of Islington, spending time with players and supporter groups