Event Brief
Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time top scorer
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Summary: Lionel Messi overtakes the World Cup scoring record, with Mbappé close behind and Haaland also noted.
WHO: Lionel Messi
WHAT: Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup’s all-time top scorer in the competition’s history
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 10:59 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He scored enough goals to become the competition’s all-time top scorer
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