2 resultsfor “previous World Cup scoring record holder”
holder, Messi, has struggled with [injury](/sports/2026/5/25/messi-at-the-world-cup-inter-miami-injury-update-substitution) in the build-up to the tournament, raising doubts about whether he will feature in each game and if his body can keep up with the gruelling demands
holders topped South American qualifying, finishing nine points ahead of second-placed Ecuador. ## Austria (away) Image source, @oefb