Lionel Messi has become the top World Cup goalscorer of all time, sinking his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina’s match against Austria to beat a record formerly held by German striker Miroslav Klose.

Messi missed a penalty, then broke the all-time World Cup scoring record. A masterclass in resilience—and a warning hidden inside one man's genius.

Lionel Messi just bagged another record after scoring for Argentina against Jordan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Is there anything this guy can’t do?

Lionel Messi did not just break the World Cup goals record against Austria, he pushed himself to the top of several all-time lists in one night. The Argentina captain scored twice in the Group J clash,

NBC News is tracking French star Kylian Mbappé and Argentine legend Lionel Messi as they battle for the all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record.

Lionel Messi has given Argentina a lead and himself a place alone atop the record books with his 17th career World Cup goal.

Messi has already scored five goals at this World Cup Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. It’s May 1, 2005. It’s a week after the first video is uploaded to YouTube. It’s 18 ...

Lionel Messi scored both of Argentina's goals against Austria, giving him a record 18 for his World Cup career.