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Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Mbappe Keeps Pace
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria, broke the all-time World Cup scoring record, and helped Argentina advance with six points. Kylian Mbappe then scored twice for France against Iraq, tying Miroslav Klose with 16 World Cup goals.
- 01Messi broke the all-time World Cup scoring record with two goals against Austria.
- 02Argentina advanced from the group stage with six points.
- 03Messi missed a penalty but still scored in the 38th and 95th minutes.
- 04Mbappe scored twice for France and tied Miroslav Klose at 16 World Cup goals.
- 05Heavy rain delayed France's match for more than two hours.
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