Messi's latest World Cup feat has reignited debate over whether he is football's greatest of all time.

Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals in his career after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria.

June 22 : Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting twice during Argentina's 2-0 Group J win over Austria on Monday.The double also extended…

Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has added yet another feather to his already illustrious hat

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…

After squandering an early spot-kick, the Argentine star recovers to write another chapter in football history

Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Monday became the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring his 17th goal.

Argentina are through to the last 32 but this game will be remembered for delivering a slice of World Cup history

Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with Lionel Messi scoring twice to become the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history. The 38-year-old Argentine…

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, netting a brace against Austria to seal Argentina’s place in the knockout rounds.

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

Lionel Messi scores twice, becoming the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer, as Argentina secures a spot in the last 32. Read about Messi's record-brea

The 38-year-old became the leading scorer in the showpiece's history as he smashed a brace against Austria.

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.

Lionel Messi scored twice to become the World Cup's all-time leading goal scorer as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to book their place in the last 32

A record is broken twice in one game.

Here is a look at the 10 leading goalscorers in FIFA World Cup history, after Lionel Messi broke the FIFA World Cup goal record.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 22 : Two days from turning 39, already older than Diego Maradona was when he retired from soccer, Lionel Messi cannot stop breaking records.On Monday,…

The Argentinian showed why he is perhaps the greatest player in history by delivering another World Cup masterclass - just two days before his 39th birthday.

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.

Messi's latest World Cup feat has reignited debate over whether he is football's greatest of all time.