History was made on Day 12 of the FIFA World Cup, with Lionel Messi becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer. And the race for the Golden Boot is heating up, with Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scoring doubles.
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Messi sets all-time World Cup scoring record
June 22, 2026: Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates his history-making goal during FIFA World Cup group stage action between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Source: SIPA USA / Michael Dorn/Cal Sport Media/Sipa USA/AAP Image
History was made on Day 12 of the FIFA World Cup, with Lionel Messi becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer. And the race for the Golden Boot is heating up, with Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scoring doubles.
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By Yumi Oba
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