Messi has scored some stunning goals on the way to breaking Miroslav Klose's record, including two against Nigeria in different World Cups

Messi scored a record-setting 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's game against Austria. And, then, he netted another goal, making him the all-time leader in World Cup tournaments…

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Lionel Messi eyes World Cup scoring record as he equals Klose's 16 goals in Argentina's opening victory over Algeria.

Lionel Messi levelled Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals last week but the Argentina icon has now gone one better against Austria with another goal

Lionel Messi now owns the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, passing Marta when he scored his 18th goal just before the final whistle.

Messi separates himself from Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who netted 16 goals in the World Cup.

Lionel Messi has achieved a monumental feat, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men's FIFA World Cup history with his 17th tournament goal against Austria. Despite an…

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday to take his total to 17 goals.

The Argentinian player netted his 17th ball in a a FIFA World Cup match, breaking his joint record with Germany's Miroslav Klose

Lionel Messi is tournament's all-time and current edition's leading goal scorer with 17 and four goals, respectively.

Messi has become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history with 18 goals. He now has two more than the previous record holder, former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.

Lionel Messi missed a penalty but then made history with his 17th and 18th goals at the World Cup finals as Argentina beat Austria 2-0

Messi’s first-half goal took him ahead of Germany’s Miroslav Klose as top scorer in the history of the tournament

Argentina’s captain and star forward Lionel Messi started this year’s FIFA World Cup with a stunning 3-goal opener against Algeria on June 16, 2026. Here is a look back at all his…

Lionel Messi now holds the record as the World Cup all-time top scorer with 18 goals. See the full list of leading goalscorers in FIFA World Cup history.

Messi continues his scoring streak with 18 World Cup goals. He is leading the Golden Boot race with five goals, three against Algeria, two against Austria.

Lionel Messi shatters Miroslav Klose's record, becoming the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals. Discover his historic achievement!

Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring his 17th tournament goal in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. The Argentina captain…

Lionel Messi scored a brace against Austria, taking his FIFA World Cup goals tally to 18. | Football News

Lionel Messi surpasses Miroslav Klose with 18 career FIFA World Cup goals, claiming the all-time record during the 2026 tournament hosted across North