Leo Messi Becomes FIFA World Cup™’s All-Time Leading Men’s Goalscorer

Inter Miami CF captain Leo Messi became the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading men's goalscorer by netting his 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria. The milestone surpassed former Germany forward Miroslav Klose, who previously held the record with 16 World Cup goals. The achievement came during Messi's sixth FIFA World Cup tournament.