Brazil's Marta Reacts to Lionel Messi Besting Her as All-Time World Cup Scorer
Summary
Lionel Messi became the all-time top World Cup scorer with 18 goals, surpassing both Miroslav Klose and Brazil’s Marta. Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria, moving Argentina to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Key Facts
- Lionel Messi has scored 18 goals in World Cup tournaments, the most in history.
- He surpassed Miroslav Klose’s men’s record of 16 goals and Marta’s overall record of 17 goals.
- Messi scored twice in Argentina’s recent 2-0 win against Austria.
- Marta scored 17 goals in six women’s World Cups representing Brazil.
- Messi and Marta have been leading football players for over 15 years, winning multiple FIFA Player of the Year awards.
- Marta has won the FIFA Women’s Player of the Year award six times; Messi has won the men’s award eight times.
- Argentina is on track to become the first men’s team since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 to win consecutive World Cups.
- Messi’s performance helped Argentina qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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