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

Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in men's World Cup history with his 17th goal, breaking the tie with Miroslav Klose during Argentina's match against Austria.

• Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal, breaking the tie with Klose for most goals in men's World Cup history.
• Messi's goal came in Argentina's 1-0 win against Austria in the 39th minute.
• Messi has now scored in six consecutive World Cup games since 2022 and is the first player to appear in six different men's World Cup editions.