Football legends Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe etched their names in World Cup history on Monday. Messi became the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, while Mbappe surged into a tie for second. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland continued his impressive scoring streak, helping Norway advance. This day marked a significant milestone for these global superstars.

Lionel Messi on Monday became the outright all-time top scorer in World Cup history, netting his seventeenth goal in the competition during Argentina's match against Austria, on…

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Lionel Messi targets the all-time World Cup scoring record as Argentina face Austria, while France look to seal their place in the knockout rounds against Iraq.

Superstars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all in action again as they look to put their teams through to the knockout stages of the tournament.

June 22 : Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting twice during Argentina's 2-0 Group J win over Austria on Monday.The double also extended…

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…

Messi becomes the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history with 17 goals, matching Marta's overall record.

After squandering an early spot-kick, the Argentine star recovers to write another chapter in football history

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

Messi becomes the all-time World Cup leading scorer with a hat-trick against Algeria. Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup priced at 65% YES.

Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with Lionel Messi scoring twice to become the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history. The 38-year-old Argentine…

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, netting a brace against Austria to seal Argentina’s place in the knockout rounds.

Messi's 17th World Cup goal broke a tie with Germany's Miroslav Klose, and the 18th puts him four in front of France's Kylian Mbappé, the next-closest active player.

Lionel Messi scores twice to become the tournament’s greatest-ever scorer, but Kylian Mbappe strikes to narrow the gap.

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Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylan Mbappé delivered dazzling performances on a showcase day for the World Cup’s top scorers.

Lionel Messi shatters Miroslav Klose's record, becoming the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals. Discover his historic achievement!

Messi followed up his hat-trick against Algeria with a record-breaking brace against Austria, while Mbappe and Erling Haaland added a second double apiece as the stars continue to…

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on June 22 to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France overcame weather chaos before advancing to the knockout…

Messi's record-breaking display was the centerpiece of another gripping day of World Cup action where the star names once again shone the brightest.