Lionel Messi's 2026 World Cup Goals Ranked

Lionel Messi proves himself once again as the best soccer player in the world, he never fails to break records with every goal. He scored 18 goals in the 2026 World Cup, becoming the top scorer in World Cup history.

Messi scored three goals in his first 2026 World Cup match against Algeria, equaling Germany's Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals. At 39, he will be making his fifth World Cup appearance in the tournament and continues to terrorize opposition goalkeepers.

Also, during the match against Algeria, he scored 18 goals, breaking the tie with the Marta title. Messi is currently Argentina's all-time leading goalkeeper with 18 World Cup goals.

Messi's 2026 World Cup Goals:

1. Messi's second goal for Algeria | 16 June 2026

Alexis McAllister's effort was not blocked by Zidane and Messi pounced on it to score the second goal.

1. Messi's first goal for Algeria | 16 June 2026

Assisted by Rodrigo de Bol, Messi fired a powerful shot out of defense and scored.

1. Messi's second goal for Austria | 22 June 2026

After receiving a gift from Julián Alvarez, Messi tried to score his own goal, but when denied, went back into the center and scored.

1. Messi's third goal against Algeria | 16 June 2026

Assisted by Nico Consil, Messi scored for his hat-trick, a milestone in his history.

1. Messi's record-breaking goal for Austria | 22 June 2026

After missing a penalty in the 14th minute, Messi scored a beautiful shot to become the leading goalscorer in World Cup history.

Messi, the star of the 39th birthday celebrations, proves himself to be the best in World Cup history.

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