·1 min read·Ricardo Romero
Lionel Messi sets new record with 18 goals in 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi set a new record with 18 goals in the 2026 World Cup match against Austria. The match ended 2-0.
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Argentina forward Lionel Messi became the top goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring two goals in the 2026 World Cup match against Austria. The match ended 2-0. Messi scored his 17th goal in the 39th minute, breaking the previous record. Then, in the 90+5th minute, he scored another goal, making it his 18th goal. Messi has scored 14 of his 18 goals in World Cup matches with his left hand and 4 goals with his right hand. However, he never conceded a goal.
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ArgentinaAustriaLa TriSelección de Ecuador
Players
Lionel Messi
Leagues
Mundial 2026
