Lionel Messi bags brace, joins Cristian Ronaldo as players with goal in five World Cups (video)

Lionel Messi made more history Tuesday, becoming the second player to score in five World Cups when he joined Cristiano Ronaldo in stunning fashion against Algeria. MORE — Andy Edwards’ live updates from KC Messi blasted home a rocket from outside the 18 to give reigning champions Argentina 1-0 lead against their African opponents in Kansas City. Oh, he'd score another around the hour mark to make more history. Will he break the career World Cup scoring record this month? He's now scored seven goals in his last five World Cup appearances. Stretching even further, Messi has 10 goals and five assists in his last nine World Cup matches dating back to the 2018 Group D finale against Nigeria, which ended a six-match goal drought at the tournament. His 15 goals are one behind Miroslav Klose and tied with Brazilian forward Ronaldo (Cristiano Ronaldo, if you're wondering, has eight). Lionel Messi first goal against Algeria (video) ¡MESSI ROMPE LAS REDES! Messi recibe un gran pase de Rodri De Paul y anota su gol 14 en Mundiales y 117 con Argentina. Sigue toda la cobertura de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 por Telemundo y Peacock #MundialTelemundo #Somos26 #FIFAWorldCup #Argentina … pic.twitter.com/cCUKmV57Ac — Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 17, 2026 Ref cam angle of Lionel Messi goal vs Algeria at World Cup ¡QUE TOMA! ️ Así se vio el gol de Messi desde la cámara del árbitro vaya manera de disfruta de estos ángulos. Sigue toda la cobertura de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 por Telemundo y Peacock #MundialTelemundo #Somos26 #FIFAWorldCup #Argentina #ArgentinaVsArgelia pic.twitter.com/42PgrEmNX1 — Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 17, 2026 Lionel Messi’s second goal against Algeria (video) ¡DOBLETE DE LEO MESSI! El 10 aprovechó un mal rechace del portero de Argelia para definirla y mandarla a las redes para ampliar la ventaja de Argentina . pic.twitter.com/DLAxtrib5x — Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 17, 2026