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Messi Smashes World Cup Goal Record
22 Jun
Summary
- Messi broke the World Cup goalscoring record with two goals.
- He surpassed Miroslav Klose's long-standing mark of 16 goals.
- Argentina secured a 2-0 victory against Austria in Dallas.
Lionel Messi has rewritten the World Cup record books, becoming the all-time leading scorer in the tournament's history. The Argentinian star netted two goals in his team's recent 2-0 triumph over Austria in Dallas, bringing his personal World Cup tally to 18.
This remarkable achievement saw Messi surpass the previous record of 16 goals, held by Germany's Miroslav Klose. Although he missed an early penalty opportunity against Austria, he decisively broke the record in the 38th minute with a precise finish. He then added a second goal in added time, sealing the win for Argentina.
The victory marks back-to-back wins for Argentina in their group stage campaign. They are now preparing for their final group fixture against Jordan, scheduled for early Sunday morning. The match against Austria showcased Messi's enduring impact on the global stage.
