In the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina defeated Austria 2-0. Messi scored twice, taking his total FIFA World Cup goals to 18 and making him the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history. After the match, Brazilian legend Ronaldo praised Messi's achievement.
Reflecting on this milestone, Ronaldo stated that Messi fully deserves the title of "greatest scorer in FIFA World Cup history."
Among football's greatest players, this record proves that he has surpassed all his predecessors. If anyone can claim the title of the greatest World Cup scorer, it must be Messi.
Ronaldo added: "At 38 years old, he's still performing at the highest level. When I was 38, I had already been retired for four years and had gained 120 kilograms."
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