Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?
As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s.
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Published Mon 22 Jun 2026
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As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s.
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