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‘Messi is the enemy of Allah’: World Cup hoax falsely blames Algerian fans for chant

Lionel Messi is now the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, after scoring twice Monday against Austria in the 2026 World Cup. His first match, where he scored a hat-trick against Algeria, saw some online controversy. According to internet users, Algerian fans allegedly targeted him with an aggressive chant,…

France 24

What Lionel Messi means to Argentina fans as the footballing icon makes World Cup history

As Lionel Messi makes World Cup history by becoming the top goal scorer in the tournament’s history, The Independent spoke to Argentina fans on what the sporting legend means to them.

The Independent UK

Messi breaks World Cup goals record as Argentina win

Everything's bigger in Texas, including the World Cup goals record after Argentina's Lionel Messi scored twice vs Austria to establish a new mark of 18 goals.

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Argentina 2-0 Austria: Lionel Messi makes history as World Cup holders sail into knockout stages

Greatest ever trailed Miroslav Klose by just one goal

Evening Standard

Argentina Player Ratings vs. Austria: Messi Breaks World Cup Record, Secures Knockout Round

Lionel Messi continued to take center stage in Dallas.

Sports Illustrated

Messi notches up World Cup goals record to take Argentina into knockout stages

Argentina skipper Lionel Messi added another accolade to his otherworldly list of achievements on Monday when he became the record goalscorer at World Cups since the inception of the tournament in 1930

Radio France Internationale

Lionel Messi’s historic World Cup moment sheds light on a vital quality

Argentina 2-0 Austria: Lionel Messi scored his record-breaking 17th and 18th World Cup goals in Dallas to send Argentina into the knockout stage after recovering from a missed penalty

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Irrepressible Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria

Lionel Messi missed a penalty but then made history with his 17th and 18th goals at the World Cup finals as Argentina beat Austria 2-0

The Guardian - UK

Messi smashes all-time World Cup goalscoring record with 18 goals for Argentina

Messi has become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history with 18 goals. He now has two more than the previous record holder, former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.

Euronews

World Cup 2026: Messi makes history as Argentina dominate Austria

Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with Lionel Messi scoring twice to become the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history. The 38-year-old Argentine legend broke Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals, cementing his status as one of football's greatest players. With two victories from two matches, Argentina have…

France 24

Lionel Messi leads Argentina World Cup charge with record-breaking display against Austria

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The Independent UK

Lionel Messi’s penalty record after he misses for Argentina vs Austria

Lionel Messi missed a penalty that would have made him the World Cup’s outright greatest goalscorer (but scored from open play shortly afterwards)

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France vs Iraq LIVE: Mbappe double guides French to clear win after weather delay at World Cup

France made it two wins from two games in Group I, sealing their place in the knockout stage

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi makes history: Argentina captain breaks World Cup scoring record with landmark 17th goal

Lionel Messi has achieved a monumental feat, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men's FIFA World Cup history with his 17th tournament goal against Austria. Despite an earlier penalty miss, the Argentine captain found the net, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record. This latest milestone adds another glittering achievement to Messi's illustrious…

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Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Breaks Historic World Cup Scoring Record

Regarded as the greatest of all time by many, Messi now stands alone at the top.

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in Argentina’s clash with Austria

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Evening Standard

Lionel Messi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with strike against Austria

Little magician adds yet another line to his already dazzling resume

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record in Argentina v Austria

Messi’s two strikes were the only goals in Argentina’s group-stage victory over Austria

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The Guardian - UK

‘He’s the best’: magical Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time leading scorer

Lionel Messi has become the leading goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring in Argentina’s group game against Austria

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi misses penalty kick with a chance to break the World Cup scoring record with Argentina

Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick in the ninth minute of Argentina’s match against Austria after a video review set up the possibility of him breaking the World Cup scoring record

Sports Illustrated

Argentina vs. Austria—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 41st game of the 2026 World Cup involves the defending champions and Lionel Messi.

The Independent UK

Why Argentina World Cup penalty was awarded by VAR before shock Lionel Messi miss

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How to watch Argentina vs Austria: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Lionel Messi aims to make history at FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Lionel Messi starts for Argentina against Austria as he eyes another record at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group J clash for free online and from anywhere.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Argentina vs. Austria on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

Victory would be enough to send either side through to the knockout stages.

The Guardian - UK

Argentina 2-0 Austria: Messi breaks scoring record at World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Lionel Messi made more World Cup history as Argentina claimed a fairly comfortable victory over Austria

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