Argentina skipper Lionel Messi added another accolade to his otherworldly list of achievements on Monday when he became the record goalscorer at World Cups since the inception of the tournament in 1930
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Argentina skipper Lionel Messi added another accolade to his otherworldly list of achievements on Monday when he became the record goalscorer at World Cups since the inception of the tournament in 1930
Issued on: 22/06/2026 - 21:41
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Argentina skipper Lionel Messi scored his fourth goal of the 2026 World Cup to become the record goalscorer at the tournament since its inception in 1930. Getty Images via AFP - CHARLOTTE WILSON
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