Messi surpasses Marta to become the most goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history (men and women)
Lionel Messi surpassed Marta to become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, a historic milestone for the player and Argentina.
Lionel Messi surpassed Marta's record and is officially considered to have the most goals in FIFA World Cup history, both for men and women.
This achievement puts Messi on top of one of the most prestigious records in football and cements his reputation as one of the best players in history. For fans of the Argentina team and Mundial watchers, it is clear that Messi's consistency and skill on the international stage has brought him to this point.
<figure style="margin:2rem 0;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;background:#f9f9f9"><img src="https://a57.foxsports.com/static-media.fox.com/fmc/prod/sports/VX-16467357/720/1280/8tbnv3d2vmd0v7th.png?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Image" style="width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain" loading="lazy" /></figure>The record isn't just about personal glory—it's also part of a broader discourse about how the standards of the game are changing as exposure and competition between nations expands. The football world is eager to watch what other records Messi can break as the FIFA World Cup continues.
This news stands as one of the most important moments in the history of the tournament and once again emphasized the impact Messi has had on his team and the sport as a whole.
