Lionel Messi becomes all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history
Lionel Messi recorded two goals during Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria to set a new record for the most career goals in World Cup competition. The achievement marks his 18th goal in the tournament.
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Lionel Messi established a new record for the most career goals scored in FIFA World Cup history during Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria. According to CBS News, the Argentine forward recorded his 17th and 18th tournament goals during the match.
The New York Post reported that these scores allowed Messi to surpass the all-time record previously held by Miroslav Klose. Following the achievement, the publication noted that the player provided a humble response to fans around the world, which was well received by international audiences.
Earlier reporting from the Indian Express indicated that Messi was positioned one goal away from reaching the milestone before the match began. The final result of the game against Austria confirmed his position as the highest-scoring individual in World Cup history. These statistics now place him at the top of the all-time scoring rankings for the tournament.