Messi breaks tie with Klose for most WC goals (opens original article in a new tab)

Messi broke the World Cup goals record with 17 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose, and scored against Austria to lead Argentina 1-0 in Dallas.

• Messi became the highest goalscorer in men's World Cup history with 17 goals, breaking tie with Miroslav Klose
• Messi scored in the 39th minute against Austria to give Argentina a 1-0 lead in Dallas
• Messi has now scored in six consecutive World Cup games since 2022
• Messi has 120 international goals for Argentina, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo's 143