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Messi scores brace in World Cup match, becomes all-time top scorer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:05 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Messi scores brace in World Cup match, becomes all-time top scorer

Summary

Lionel Messi scored both goals in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria at the World Cup, marking a historic achievement. This performance took Messi's career total to 18 World Cup goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record. Declan Rice praised Messi's exceptional abilities, noting how remarkable it is for him to perform at such a high level at his age. Messi leads the Golden Boot race with five goals from two matches, following a hat-trick in Argentina's opening game against Algeria as they aim to defend their title.

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By the Numbers

•Messi's brace helped Argentina secure a 2-0 win over Austria.
•He now has 18 World Cup goals, the most in history.
•Rice called Messi's current performances 'truly very special'.
•Messi is leading the Golden Boot race with five goals.
•Argentina aims to defend their World Cup title.

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8:05 AMYahoo Sports — “What we’re witnessing right now is truly very special”: Rice lauds Messi after brace makes him World Cup’s all-time top scorer

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Declan Rice has said football is witnessing something 'truly very special' with Lionel Messi's performances at the World Cup.Messi made history on Monday evening after scoring both goals inArgentina's...
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