Lionel Messi scores late goal to bring Argentina level, salvage Albiceleste from World Cup elimination

ATLANTA ― Lionel Messi has never met a World Cup goal he didn't like, but perhaps none have felt as good as the one he scored in the 83rd minute of Argentina's World Cup round of 16 match. On Tuesday,

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, takes lead in Golden Boot race

ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of this year's World Cup on Tuesday against Egypt, extending his scoring streak to nine consecutive games for Argentina and moving to the top of a tight Golden Boot race.
World Soccer Talk

Lionel Messi’s age vs Golden Boot rivals: How Kane, Mbappe, and Haaland compare in the scorer charts

The race has already produced historic numbers, with Messi adding another chapter to his legendary World Cup career.
WABE

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of this year's World Cup in Atlanta, takes lead in Golden Boot race

Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of this year's World Cup on Tuesday against Egypt, extending his scoring streak to nine consecutive games for Argentina and moving to the top of a tight Golden Boot race.
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Messi becomes World Cup all-time top scorer despite penalty miss in win over Austria

Messi missed a penalty but became World Cup's top scorer in Argentina's win over Austria. 15 missed penalties during the 2026 World Cup at 0.4% YES.

Thierry Henry looks back at Messi’s impressive performance in Argentina’s comeback win

Thierry Henry looks back at Messi’s impressive performance in Argentina’s comeback win
FIFA

Messi moves himself and Argentina to tears

Argentina's dramatic comeback victory over Egypt in the Round of 16 was another special, emotional chapter that could make a grown man cry.