Historic record for Messi as highest scorer at World Cup; Mbappé tracks as second most goal scorer
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Lionel Messi becomes the highest scorer in FIFA World Cup 2026™, surpassing Brazil legend Martha and Germany's Miroslav Klose. Kylian Mbappé breaks a record of second highest goal scorer, tying with Klose. Socceroos assistant coach Mile Jedinak talks ahead of Paraguay match, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will be watching the Friday game. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland and Ismaila Sarr both score doubles for their teams, as Norway beat Senegal 3-2. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she discusses what Messi achieves this time? And will Mbappé beat this record?
World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast is SBS's daily FIFA World Cup 2026™ podcast covering the biggest stories on and beyond the pitch.
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Messi becomes highest scorer in World Cup history, surpassing Brazil legend Martha and Germany's Miroslav Klose
Kylian Mbappé breaks a record of second highest goal scorer, tying with KloseSocceroos assistant coach Mile Jedinak talks ahead of Paraguay matchErling Haaland and Ismaila Sarr both score doubles for their teams, as Norway beat Senegal 3-2From unforgettable moments, match highlights, emerging stars, FIFA politics, major controversies and the stories shaping the tournament, The 90+ brings you the key talking points from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ every day.
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