Lionel Messi breaks record for most World Cup goals with Austria double
Lionel Messi has secured the title of all-time top goal scorer in World Cup history following a record-breaking performance against Austria.
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The brief
Lionel Messi scored twice during Argentina's match against Austria, bringing his career World Cup total to 18 goals. This achievement marks the conclusion of his scoring efforts across six tournaments and has officially advanced Argentina to the knockout stage.
Coverage from ESPN, FOX Sports, ABC News, and People.com emphasizes the milestone, with reports highlighting the tactical takeaways from the win. Future updates will track Argentina’s progress in the upcoming knockout rounds.
Coverage does not yet specify the upcoming opponent for the team.
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Quick answers
How many World Cup goals has Lionel Messi scored?
Lionel Messi has scored 18 World Cup goals.
Which team did Argentina defeat to set the record?
Argentina defeated Austria.
What does this win mean for Argentina's tournament standing?
The win has advanced Argentina to the knockout stage.
Coverage (16)
- Celebrate Lionel Messi's World Cup records with commemorative page print USA Today · 1d ago
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic Praises Lionel Messi's Five Goals in World Cup 2026 Matches Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Lionel Messi breaks record for career goals scored at the World Cup NBC News · 1d ago
- Lionel Messi makes history as the World Cup's all-time top scorer WISN · 1d ago
- Lionel Messi breaks scoring record against Austria, and other World Cup highlights, in photos AP News · 1d ago
- 'Incredible' Lionel Messi Becomes World Cup’s All-Time Top Goal Scorer with 18 Goals Across 6 Tournaments People.com · 1d ago
- The Messi Game: 4 Takeaways From Argentina's Record-Breaking Win Over Austria FOX Sports · 1d ago
- Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 1d ago
- Luis Suárez: 'It's a pleasure to watch Lionel Messi play' after World Cup goals ESPN · 1d ago
- Lionel Messi breaks record for most World Cup goals with Austria double ESPN · 1d ago
- “Missing a Penalty Hurts”: Argentina’s Coach Explains How Lionel Messi’s Moment Fueled Team’s Response Against Austria Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- 2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi Told His Record-Breaking Goal ‘Should Not Have Stood’ GiveMeSport · 1d ago
- Messi Sets World Cup Goal Record, Sending Argentina to Knockout Round Bloomberg.com · 2d ago
- Magnificent Messi makes history, breaks all-time World Cup scoring record WBUR · 2d ago
- Rangnick questions opening goal after loss to Messi-led Argentina Reuters · 2d ago
- Lionel Messi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with a stellar strike vs. Austria Yahoo Sports · 2d ago
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