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African football legend holds World Cup record unmatched by Messi, Ronaldo

Uncover the story of Africa's football icon whose World Cup scoring feat remains unchallenged by global superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. This deep dive celebrates an individual achievement that underscores Africa's rich sporting heritage on the world stage, solidifying a lasting legacy in football history.

BBC Africa·June 25, 2026AI-curated

While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.

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