Key Takeaways
- Lionel Messi has now scored six goals in Club World Cup history and needs just one more to match Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of seven.
- His latest strike arrived from a pinpoint free-kick during Inter Miami’s thrilling victory over Porto.
- Messi shares six goals in the competition with former stars Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale, firmly placing him among elite company.
- An extra goal in the upcoming Group A match vs Palmeiras would not only tie Ronaldo’s tally—it would also break a record previously shared by Messi and Pelé.
- Across all tournaments, Messi has a breathtaking streak: he’s never been eliminated in the group stage, now at 33 consecutive events.
Lionel Messi continues to carve history on the Club World Cup stage. With a stunning free-kick against Porto, the Inter Miami star brought his tournament haul to six goals—just one shy of Cristiano Ronaldo’s outright record of seven. That puts him level with Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale, setting the stage for a potential iconic moment.
The stakes are high in the upcoming clash with Palmeiras. One more goal from Messi would not only tie Ronaldo’s mark but also break a tie he currently holds with Pelé, cementing his spot as the competition’s all-time top scorer.
That’s not Messi’s only record: he’s yet to be beaten at the group stage in any tournament—33 straight events and counting, ranging from World Cups and Champions Leagues to Copa Américas and now the Club World Cup.
Messi’s journey in this Club World Cup is more than a run of elite goals—it’s the ticking of history waiting to happen. With one strike, he could eclipse legends and etch his name further into global folklore. Keep your eyes on Inter Miami’s next match against Palmeiras—it might just seal Messi’s next iconic milestone. Stay tuned to Goal Drift for live updates, tactical insight, and the moment history unfolds.
