Lionel Messi sets new record with 18 goals in 2026 World Cup

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi became the top scorer in World Cup history after scoring two goals in the 2026 World Cup match against Austria. The match ended 2-0. Messi scored his 17th goal in the 39th minute, breaking the previous record. Then, he scored another goal in the 90+5th minute, making it his 18th goal. Messi has scored 14 of his 18 goals in World Cup matches with his left hand and 4 with his right hand. However, he never conceded a goal.

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