Lionel Messi breaks record for most career World Cup goals

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Lionel Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal during Argentina's match against Austria on June 22, 2026, becoming the men's tournament's all-time leading scorer and surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous record. The Argentine captain, appearing in his sixth World Cup, achieved the historic milestone despite initially missing a penalty opportunity in the same match. The victory advances Argentina's bid to qualify from their group as the defending World Cup champions.