Historic record for Messi as highest scorer at World Cup; Mbappé tracks as second most goal scorer

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.

In this episode:

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 Klose
• Socceroos assistant coach Mile Jedinak talks ahead of Paraguay match
• Erling Haaland and Ismaila Sarr both score doubles for their teams, as Norway beat Senegal 3-2

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