Lionel Messi has once again etched his name into the annals of football history, this time tying the all-time World Cup goal record. The achievement, which places him alongside the greatest scorers in the tournament’s storied past, cements his legacy as one of the most prolific figures in the sport’s premier competition. The milestone comes just months after Messi led Inter Miami to the 2025 MLS Cup title, a victory that added another layer to his extraordinary post-Europe career and set the stage for this latest individual accolade.
The two players at the center of this record chase most recently met in that very MLS Cup final