Lionel Messi has written another chapter in football history after becoming the outright top scorer in men’s World Cup history.
The Argentina captain reached the milestone during Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, moving past the previous men’s record held by Germany legend Miroslav Klose.
Messi entered the match level with Klose after a strong start to the tournament, before finding the net against Austria and claiming the record for himself.
The goal was another major moment in a World Cup career that has already seen Messi lift the trophy with Argentina in 2022 and continue competing at the highest level deep into his thirties.
At 38 years old, Messi’s continued impact has become one of the major storylines of the tournament, with Argentina once again looking like one of the teams to watch.
For football fans, the record is another reminder of Messi’s longevity, consistency, and ability to deliver on the biggest stage.
With Argentina’s campaign still ongoing, the question now is whether Messi can add even more goals to a record that already places him at the very top of men’s World Cup history.
