ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of this year's World Cup on Tuesday against Egypt, extending his scoring streak to nine consecutive games for Argentina and moving to the top of a tight Golden Boot race.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi continues to chip away at Cristiano Ronaldo's all-time scoring lead as both icons edge closer to the unprecedented 1,000-goal milestone

With the expanded tournament, could the 68-year record fall this summer?

Lionel Messi scored both of Argentina's goals against Austria, giving him a record 18 for his World Cup career.

Lautaro Martinez told a visibly emotional Lionel Messi to enjoy the moment following Argentina's 3-2 triumph over Egypt on Tuesday to qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup.

Not many would have expected this, least of all the Argentinians themselves. In the round of 16 against Egypt, Lionel Messi’s team finds itself 0-1 behind. This was his reaction to Yasser

Andrés Cantor met the moment after the GOAT rescued the reigning World Cup champions with an all-time goal.

ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.