Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th FIFA World Cup goals, breaking records as Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Austria to advance to the knockout stage.
Messi became the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history
Jun 23, 2026
01:19 am
What's the storyLionel Messi has broken Miroslav Klose's long-standing record to become the all-time leading goalscorer in men's World Cup history.
The Argentine superstar achieved this milestone during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Austria at the Dallas Stadiumon Monday.
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