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Added Jun 23, 2026Image via The New York Times
Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentinian footballer, has long been celebrated for his extraordinary goal-scoring ability. Prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in North America, the record for the most goals scored by a male player in the World Cup was held by Germany's Miroslav Klose, who scored 16 goals between 2002 and 2014. Messi, who has been a central figure for Argentina for over a decade, was closing in on this record in what is widely considered the final major international tournament of his celebrated career.
