Before Lionel Messi, another man held the all-time World Cup goal scoring record, one who was not thought of in the same legendary status but one who nonetheless held a place of greatness in international football history.

Lionel Messi would break his World Cup scoring record. But did he also expect La Pulga to need only two matches to do it?Just moments ago, the

Messi started during Argentina’s Round of 16 match against Egypt on Tuesday, which was his 14th appearance in a knockout match.

The World Cup record goal scorer is still working in the sport

Since last night, Miroslav Klose has had company as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer: Lionel Messi. In Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, the 38-year-old found the net three times, taking his tournament tally to goals number 14 through 16.

Miroslav Klose has seen this coming. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now underway after Mexico's opening win over South Africa, the German legend who holds the all-time tournament scoring record with 16 goals says he fully expects Lionel Messi to surpass him ...

Former World Cup record goalscorer Miroslav Klose conveyed his congratulations to his successor Lionel Messi by phone. The ex-Germany striker stood atop the men's all-time World Cup scoring charts with 16 goals before Messi broke the record in the current tournament.

There’s no one better to break the record than the Argentine