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Messi sets new FIFA World Cup scoring record
Lionel Messi became the outright highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring twice in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.
The Argentina captain surpassed former Germany striker Miroslav Klose to move to 18 World Cup goals, setting a new all-time record.
FIFA World Cup all-time leading goalscorers
Goals Player Country
18 Lionel Messi Argentina
16 Miroslav Klose Germany
15 Ronaldo Brazil
14 Gerd Müller Germany
14 Kylian Mbappé France
13 Just Fontaine France
12 Pelé Brazil
11 Jürgen Klinsmann Germany
11 Sándor Kocsis Hungary
10 Gabriel Batistuta Argentina
10 Harry Kane England
Messi's historic double also helped Argentina book a place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The defending champions have maintained a perfect start to the tournament, collecting six points from their opening two matches and strengthening their status as one of the favourites for the title.
