Lionel Messi added another remarkable chapter to his legendary career by scoring Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup

DALLAS, United States | Xinhua | Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer as Argentina secured a place in the knockout stage with a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. Messi atoned for an earlier penalty miss with his 17th World Cup goal, sweeping home Facundo Medina’s cross to surpass the record he …

Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal and then added an 18th in stoppage time in defending champion Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria on Monday.

Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentina’s match against Austria on Monday, after he had missed a penalty kick earlier in the game.

Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentina’s 2-0 win versus Austria.

A new week has arrived, and with Monday comes the chance for Argentina’s Lionel Messi to make history. Here's what to watch.