Lionel Messi: Argentina star breaks World Cup scoring record with goal against Austria at 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi has broken Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record during the 2026 World Cup. The Argentina star first scored a hat-trick against Algeria in the tournament opener to match Klose's record of 16 goals, then netted against Austria to surpass it and become the outright leading scorer in World Cup history. The feat cements Messi's legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.