Lionel Messi became the all-time ​leading scorer in men’s ‌World Cup history on ​Monday (June 22, 2026), netting his ⁠17th tournament goal during Argentina’s match against Austria to ‌surpass Germany striker Miroslav Klose.

Argentina vs Austria, FIFA World Cup updates

The Argentina captain ‌moved level with ‌Brazilian ⁠great Marta, whose 17 ⁠goals in the women’s tournament had stood as the overall ​World Cup ‌record, by scoring his fourth goal of the 2026 edition.

Messi crowned a ‌flowing Argentina move ​in Dallas, starting the attack before arriving ⁠unmarked in the penalty area to sweep a ‌first-time finish into the bottom corner from Facundo Medina’s low cross.

The goal put Argentina ahead in their second Group ‌J match as the South ​American side sought to secure a place ⁠in the knockout stage after ⁠opening their campaign with a 3-0 ‌victory over Algeria