Lionel Messi becomes all-time leading scorer in World Cup history after Argentina win
Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, to secure a spot in the tournament's knockout stage. Lionel Messi scored both goals, becoming the highest goal-scorer in men's World Cup history.
Amalgamated from Al Jazeera (opens in new tab), France 24 (opens in new tab)
Argentina secured a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas. Lionel Messi scored both goals during the match, which established him as the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history.
The 38-year-old Argentine player surpassed the previous record of 16 goals held by Miroslav Klose to reach a total of 18. According to reports from France 24, these results mean Argentina has mathematically guaranteed its place in the round of 16.
Al Jazeera reported that Messi's performance and the victory ensure the team advances to the next phase of the competition. The result marks a significant milestone for the player as he continues his career in the tournament.