Messi Surpasses Klose, Becomes World Cup's All-Time Leading Scorer With Brace vs. Austria

ESPN · 1d ago

Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria, lifting his career World Cup tally to 18 goals and passing Miroslav Klose's long-standing record of 16. The 38-year-old missed an early penalty before curling home the opener and adding a late second, extending his streak of scoring in six straight World Cup matches dating back to 2022. The win also locked up the defending champions' place in the knockout rounds.