World Cup Daily: Messi sets all-time World Cup scoring record

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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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Published 23 June 2026 4:43pm

By Yumi Oba

Presented by Kazuyo Kitada

Source: SBS

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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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