DUBAI: Instagram did not exist. Lionel Scaloni was still pulling on the Argentina shirt rather than coaching from the touchline. And Lionel Messi was a teenager scoring his first FIFA World Cup goal. Twenty years since his World Cup debut at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Messi is still making history. As Adidas celebrated the Argentine becoming the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer with a new campaign retracing his journey across football’s biggest stage, the 38-year-old once again showed that his appetite for records remains as strong as ever.

Messi scored a record-setting 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's game against Austria. And, then, he netted another goal, making him the all-time leader in World Cup tournaments…

Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has added yet another feather to his already illustrious hat

Lionel Messi has achieved a monumental feat, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men's FIFA World Cup history with his 17th tournament goal against Austria. Despite an…

The Argentine star passed Miroslav Klose with a first-half goal against Austria, reaching the milestone two days before his 39th birthday, while Kylian Mbappe trails close behind…

Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Monday became the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring his 17th goal.

The 38-year-old became the leading scorer in the showpiece's history as he smashed a brace against Austria.

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…

Argentina’s captain and star forward Lionel Messi started this year’s FIFA World Cup with a stunning 3-goal opener against Algeria on June 16, 2026. Here is a look back at all his…

As Lionel Messi makes World Cup history by becoming the top goal scorer in the tournament’s history, The Independent spoke to Argentina fans on what the sporting legend means to…

A record is broken twice in one game.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 22 : Two days from turning 39, already older than Diego Maradona was when he retired from soccer, Lionel Messi cannot stop breaking records.On Monday,…

The Argentinian showed why he is perhaps the greatest player in history by delivering another World Cup masterclass - just two days before his 39th birthday.

Messi's latest World Cup feat has reignited debate over whether he is football's greatest of all time.

Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring his 17th tournament goal in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. The Argentina captain…

Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals against Austria, becoming the all-time leading scorer across men's and women's tournaments at age 39.

Lionel Messi, nearing 39, broke World Cup records with 18 goals and victories, surpassing Miroslav Klose, while emphasizing his focus on fitness over age concerns.

Lionel Messi has been truly brilliant in the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far, scoring five goals in two games. | Football News

Lionel Messi broke another World Cup milestone on Monday night while wearing a jersey unlike any other on the pitch, as Argentina defeated Austria in Group...

At 38, Lionel Messi continues to add new chapters to an already-unmatched football legacy. Just two rounds into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Argentina captain has once again shown…

Lionel Messi has etched his name further in football history, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men's World Cup history with two goals against Austria. Despite the…