Messi has 12 World Cup goals after 35 years. The closest pursuer is seven goals behind

Messi has 12 World Cup goals after 35 years. The closest pursuer is seven goals behind

Lionel Messi has scored 12 World Cup goals after 35 years, setting a new record while his closest rivals fall behind.

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored a double in the match with Austria (2:0) and set another record. The 38-year-old striker has scored 12 World Cup goals since turning 35, reports Opta. Among the players who scored at world championships aged 35 and older, the closest pursuers are far behind: Cameroonian Roger Milla has five goals, Frenchman Olivier Giroud has four. The match between Argentina and Austria took place on June 22 in Dallas as part of the 2nd round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. The Argentines scored six points and advanced to the playoffs ahead of schedule from first place in Group J. The Argentines will play their next meeting with the Jordan team on June 28.


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