Argentina international, Lionel Messi, has made history by becoming the all-time leading scorer in men’s and women’s World Cup history.
The Argentine captain made the histroy after he netted a brace in a 2-0 victory against Austria on June 22, 2026 during the 2026 World Cup, bringing his career World Cup tally to 18 goals.
With the achievement, Messi surpasses Germany’s Miroslav Klose.
With his historic 17th and 18th World Cup goals, Messi officially claimed the most prestigious goalscoring record in international football.
Turning 38 years old today, June 24, 2026, Messi has cemented himself as the first player to score in six different editions of a men’s World Cup.
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