
As the Round of 16 begins in the World Cup, Lionel Messi has increased his goal tally to seven after scoring in Argentina's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the Round of 32, according to Vanguard Sports. The leading scorers of the tournament have been revealed as the competition progresses.
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Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer as Argentina advanced to the knockout stage following a 2-0 victory over Austria. Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal, surpassing the previous record, after recovering from an earlier penalty miss. The match took place in Dallas, United States, according to Xinhua.
The Independent (UG)·June 23, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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Vanguard Sports·July 4, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Kawowo Sports·July 4, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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Legit.ng·July 4, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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The Independent (UG)·June 23, 2026 at 8:05 AM