
Lionel Messi broke the World Cup all-time scoring record and has five goals in this tournament; he currently leads the Golden Boot race and has scored all five of Argentina's goals. His record-setting strike came in Argentina’s match against Austria, a result that altered Austria’s standing and feeds into the unusual incentives ahead of the Austria vs Algeria game. As group play reaches its midpoint, rivals like Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland remain close, keeping the scoring race competitive and tied to team outcomes.
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