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Lionel Messi

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Lionel Messi celebrating a goal during a World Cup match, showcasing his dominance in the 2026 Golden Boot race.
The Culture

Messi leads 2026 Golden Boot race with five goals

Lionel Messi has already scored five goals in just two World Cup games, including an opening match hat trick against Algeria, placing him atop the Golden Boot race with an unprecedented early lead, ac

Yara Haddad·June 24, 2026
Lionel Messi celebrating a goal during a World Cup match, having just tied the all-time scoring record.
The Life

Lionel Messi ties historic scoring record with 16 goals

Lionel Messi, at 37, just tied Miroslav Klose's all-time men's World Cup scoring record with 16 goals, following a hat-trick against Algeria and two goals against Austria.

Yara Haddad·June 23, 2026