Lionel Messi has become the top scorer in the history of World Cup…
Lionel Messi has become the top scorer in the history of World Cup finals tournaments. Moscow, June 22. Vesti. Captain of the Argentina national team, Lionel Messi, has become the top scorer in the history of World Cup finals tournaments.
Consensus
- Lionel Messi became the top scorer in World Cup finals history
- He scored his 17th goal during the second round of the group stage against Austria
- The match took place on June 22, 2026
- Messi had previously scored a hat-trick against Algeria in the first round
- He surpassed Miroslav Klose's previous record of 16 goals
- The World Cup is being held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico
Points of divergence
- Messi's goal against Austria was scored on the 38th minute — vedomosti
- Messi's goal against Austria was scored on the 39th minute — vesti
- Messi did not score in the first round against Algeria — vedomosti
- Messi scored in the first round against Algeria — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Lionel Messi Becomes Best Goalscorer in World Championship History — Ведомости
- Messi becomes the top scorer in the history of FIFA World Cup tournaments — Вести
- Messi Misses Penalty in Austria Match at World Cup — Вести