Lionel Messi scores historic World Cup goal at AT&T Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi scored his 16th goal in World Cup competition during the Group J match between Argentina and Algeria on June 16, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. This goal makes Messi the all-time leading goalscorer in men's World Cup history, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the record before achieving the milestone. Despite missing a penalty earlier in the game, Messi was able to convert on his next opportunity, securing his place in history at the venue known as the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Messi's impressive scoring streak included a hat trick in a previous game, further highlighting his significance in this tournament.
- •Messi scores his 16th World Cup goal on June 16, 2026.
- •The match took place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
- •Messi ties Miroslav Klose before scoring the record-breaking goal.
- •He missed a penalty but scored on his next chance.
- •This World Cup is historic with matches hosted at prominent locations.
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys home stadium hosts Lionel Messi’s World Cup historic goal
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