Messi’s record 18 World Cup goals redefine greatness (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi scored twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria, setting a new record for the most World Cup goals with 18.

• Lionel Messi scored two goals in a 2-0 win over Austria
• Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with 18 goals
• Messi is two days away from his 39th birthday