Messi Becomes World Cup’s All-Time Leading Scorer
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has made FIFA World Cup history by becoming the all-time leading scorer in the tournament after netting his 17th World Cup goal during Argentina's Group J clash against Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Messi entered the match level with German legend Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals, a mark he reached with a hat-trick against Algeria in Argentina's opening game. His strike against Austria moved him clear at the top of the men's World Cup scoring charts.
The historic goal came after Messi missed an early penalty, but the 38-year-old responded by finishing a flowing team move to write another chapter in his remarkable international career. The goal also extended his scoring streak to six consecutive World Cup matches.
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