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Lionel Messi becomes first player to score 30 goals at World Cup

Lionel Messi has made history by becoming the first player to net 30 goals in World Cup history during a round of 32 match against Cape Verde. This achievement solidifies his position as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, leaving Kylian Mbappe behind with 18 goals.

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Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 7 views
Lionel Messi becomes first player to score 30 goals at World Cup

Key Takeaways

  • •Lionel Messi became the first player to score 30 goals in World Cup history during the round of 32 match against Cape Verde.
  • •Messi surpassed Kylian Mbappe, who has scored 18 goals, solidifying his status as the top scorer.
  • •The ongoing World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will conclude on July 19.
  • •Messi is a World Cup champion from 2022 and a two-time Copa America winner in 2021 and 2024.
  • •France advanced past Sweden with a decisive 3-0 victory in their round of 32 match.

Argentina's Lionel Messi just hit a new peak in World Cup history,becoming first player to score 30 goals in tournament's history. He did it in round of 32 match against Cape Verde, edging past Kylian Mbappe of France,who has 18 goals.

At 39,Messi's now playing in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami after a glittering European career with Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona. He's got four UEFA Champions League titles,three UEFA Super Cups,three FIFA Club World Cups . On international stage,he's a 2022 World Cup champion,2014 silver medalist,2008 Olympic champ,two-time Copa America winner in 2021 and 2024.

This World Cup, hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, wraps up July 19. France already crushed Sweden 3-0 in their round of 32 match.

Messi's eight Ballon d'Or awards seal his legacy as he keeps pushing limits and redefining greatness on field…

#Sports#FIFA World Cup 2026

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