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Messi ties Klose as World Cup top scorer

Published June 17, 2026 · Updated June 17, 2026 · El País

Lionel Messi has matched Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals in World Cup tournaments, bringing the all‑time scoring list down to a two‑way tie.

Messi's 16 goals came across four tournaments, matching Klose's record set in Brazil 2014 when the German side beat the hosts 7-1. The Argentine's achievement places him alongside Klose as the top scorers in World Cup history, making the record a tight race of just two players.

With the record now shared, Messi's performances underscore his legacy as one of the game's greatest, while Klose's 2014 triumph remains a historic moment for German football. milkshake.it.com

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