Two strikes against Austria took Messi up to 18 career goals at the World Cup.

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

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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.

Ronaldo Nazário praises Lionel Messi after his hat-trick against Algeria ties Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record at 16 goals during the 2026

Lionel Messi needs one goal against Austria to break Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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 has become the leading goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring in Argentina’s group game against Austria

Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in men's World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose with his 17th goal during the match against Austria. | Football News

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

Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with a goal against Austria. Argentina winning by 2+ goals priced at 43% YES.

Lionel Messi hat Miroslav Klose als Rekordtorschütze bei Weltmeisterschaften entthront. Aber der Deutsche nimmt es mit Humor.

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

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

The Argentina captain has eclipsed the former Germany striker as the all-time top scorer in the competition

Lionel Messi is na zijn twee doelpunten tegen Argentinië met achttien goals WK-topscorer aller tijden. Hij laat mederecordhouder Mirolav Klose achter zich.

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

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

Miroslav Klose, who held the record for more than a decade, had nothing but praise for Lionel Messi, hailing him as the greatest player he has ever seen. | Football News