Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach knockout stage (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with two goals against Austria, helping Argentina advance to the knockout stage.

• Messi scored 17th and 18th World Cup goals to break the all-time scoring record
• Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 to secure a spot in the last 32
• Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose and Marta as the top scorer in World Cup history