Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 18th goal for Argentina

DALLAS: Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in men’s World Cup history on Monday, moving up to 18 and breaking a tie with Germany legend Miroslav Klose in Argentina’s Group J match against Austria.

The Argentina captain has now scored in six consecutive World Cup games since 2022.

His goals for 2-0 win came two days before Messi’s 39th birthday, and amid the concern of an ailing father back at home.

It was the sixth consecutive World Cup game in which Messi scored a goal.