Argentina national football team

Lionel Messi Becomes All-Time World Cup Leading Scorer in Golden Boot Race

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Messi’s Ascent to the All-Time Record

Lionel Messi leads the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race with five goals, having surpassed Miroslav Klose as the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. As of Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland are locked in a high-scoring surge, with each player netting multiple goals during the tournament’s opening group-stage matches. Messi’s Ascent … Read more

Lionel Messi on Track for World Cup Opener Despite Hamstring Fatigue

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Managing Physical Readiness in Kansas City

Lionel Messi continues to work through muscle fatigue in his left hamstring as Argentina prepares for the upcoming World Cup. While the 38-year-old trained separately from his teammates during initial sessions in Kansas City, he remains on track for the team’s opening match against Algeria on June 16. Managing Physical Readiness in Kansas City Lionel … Read more