Lionel Messi made World Cup history during Argentina’s match against Austria at the 2026 World Cup, scoring twice to break the all-time record for most goals scored across World Cup tournaments. His first goal of the match marked his 17th World Cup goal, breaking the previous record, and his second goal extended his total to 18, making him the leading goalscorer in men’s World Cup history.
Argentina defeated Austria 2–0 in the match, with Messi’s brace sending the defending World Cup champions into the knockout rounds. The victory advances Argentina to the last 32 of the tournament.
Messi’s record-breaking achievement underscores his legacy as one of football’s greatest players, cementing his place in World Cup history across multiple decades of international competition.
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