Despite Austria coach Ralf Rangnick planning for Lionel Messi’s lack of off-the-ball running, the Argentina captain struck twice to become the World Cup's all-time top scorer.

Lionel Messi on Monday became the outright all-time top scorer in World Cup history, netting his seventeenth goal in the competition during Argentina's match against Austria, on…

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…

Lionel Messi is on the cusp of rewriting FIFA World Cup history as Argentina faces Austria. Following a record-breaking hat-trick in their opener, the 38-year-old legend aims to…

With one more goal, Lionel Messi will become the World Cup's all-time scoring leader.

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Just days after equalling a record, Lionel Messi has the chance of leapfrogging Miroslav Klose as the World Cup's all-time top scorer if he finds the net against Austria

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.

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

Lionel Messi becomes the all-time top FIFA World Cup scorer with 17 goals, despite setting an unwanted record for most penalties scored and missed.

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

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered into the last 32 with a 2-0 victory over Austria.

ARGENTINA 2-0 AUSTRIA: Lionel Messi was once again at the forefront for Argentina after securing the all-time World Cup goalscoring record in victory in Dallas

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

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday and send the champions into the last 32.

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 became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered into the last 32 with a 2-0 victory over Austria.