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Messi's Two Goals Make Him World Cup's All-Time Top Scorer

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Austria at the 2026 World Cup, making him the all-time leading scorer in the tournament's history across both men's and women's football. The record marks another milestone for the Argentina captain, who shows no signs of stopping. Messi is now the highest-scoring player in World Cup history across men's and women's football — a record that may never be broken.

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