Messi makes history! Two goals took Argentina to the next round. Ready to become the highest scorer of all time in the World Cup
Lionel Messi explodes in form, scoring two goals alone Led Argentina to defeat Austria 2-0 and made history as the all-time top scorer in the World Cup with 18 goals and successfully led the team to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
Key Points
- Lionel Messi explodes in form, scoring two goals alone Led Argentina to defeat Austria 2-0 and made history as the all-time top scorer in the World Cup with 18 goals and successfully led the team to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
- Lionel Messi continues to make history. After being a hero, he scored two goals alone to help the Argentina national team defeat Austria 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup group stage, leading the team to two consecutive victories and successfully securing a ticket to the round of 32.
- The game started with pressure on the 38-year-old when he missed a chance from the penalty spot early in the game. But Messi didn't let his disappointment affect his performance. before scoring a goal that unlocked the situation for the "Blue Sky" army in the 38th minute
- injury time Messi scored his second goal of the game. It helped Argentina close out the game perfectly. Ready to grab three full points and guarantee passage to the next round.
Lionel Messi continues to make history. After being a hero, he scored two goals alone to help the Argentina national team defeat Austria 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup group stage, leading the team to two consecutive victories and successfully securing a ticket to the round of 32.
The game started with pressure on the 38-year-old when he missed a chance from the penalty spot early in the game. But Messi didn't let his disappointment affect his performance. before scoring a goal that unlocked the situation for the "Blue Sky" army in the 38th minute
injury time Messi scored his second goal of the game. It helped Argentina close out the game perfectly. Ready to grab three full points and guarantee passage to the next round.
In addition to the team's victory This game also became another chapter in the history of the World Cup. Messi's total goals in the final round rose to 18, surpassing former Germany striker Miroslav Klose. which previously held the highest record at 16 goals
The performance cemented Messi's status as one of the greatest players of all time. both at club and national team levels Even though he is reaching the end of his career But it remains the heart of Argentina's bid to defend its world championship.
The victory over Austria also reflected Argentina's potential as reigning champions. that still maintains an excellent playing standard and is considered one of the favorites for winning the 2026 World Cup.
Competition results
-Argentina 2-0 Austria - Scorer - Lionel Messi 38 min. - Lionel Messi during injury time
World Cup's all-time top scorer
Goal scorer ranking
1 Lionel Messi (Argentina) 18
2 Miroslav Klose (Germany) 16
3 Ronaldo (Brazil) 15
4 Kylian Mbappe (France) 14
4 Gerd Muller (Germany) 14
6 Just Fontaine (France) 13
7 Pele (Brazil) 12
8 Sandor Kocic (Hungary) 11
8 Jürgen Klinsmann (Germany) 11
10 Harry Kane (England) 10
10 Thomas Muller (Germany) 10
10 Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina) 10
10 Gary Lineker (England) 10
10 Teofilo Cubillas (Peru) 10
10 Helmut Rahn (Germany) 10
10 Grzegorz Leto (Poland) 10
Conclusion
This World Cup night will go down in history as Lionel Messi breaks the record for the tournament's all-time top scorer. Ready to lead Argentina forward to the knockout round with grace. If you can still maintain this level of form. The former champion is still one of the teams that have a chance to successfully defend the world championship.