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Lionel Messi Sets Multiple World Cup Records with Stunning Goal Against Cape Verde
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First reported by Walla · 59 minutes ago
What happened
Lionel Messi scored a stunning goal against Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, setting multiple records including becoming the all-time top World Cup scorer with 20 goals and the first to score against 14 different teams. He also extended his streak to eight consecutive World Cup matches with goals and holds the record for most knockout stage goals.
- 01Messi scored a remarkable goal against Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
- 02He became the all-time top World Cup scorer with 20 goals.
- 03Messi is the first player to score against 14 different World Cup teams.
- 04He scored in eight consecutive World Cup matches, starting in 2018.
- 05Messi holds the record for most World Cup knockout goals with 12.
- 06He is the first to score at least seven goals in two different World Cups.
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