Lionel Messi Creates History in World Cup

Lionel Messi once again proved his dominance in world football by scoring two goals against Austria in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group-J match, becoming the highest goal scorer in men’s World Cup history. He surpassed Germany legend Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals and moved to the top with 18 World Cup goals.

The match at AT&T Stadium in Dallas saw Messi miss an early penalty, but he quickly bounced back with a brilliant strike in the 38th minute from the edge of the box. He later converted a rebound to complete his brace and secure Argentina’s 2-0 victory, helping them qualify for the knockout stage. With this performance, Messi also became the first player to feature in six World Cup editions and continues to extend multiple records, including appearances, minutes played, and wins. At 38, he remains in extraordinary form, leading Argentina as strong title contenders.