Lionel Messi breaks record for career goals scored at the World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi set a new record for career goals at the men’s World Cup by scoring his 17th goal against Austria, surpassing the previous record of 16 goals.

• Lionel Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal against Austria, breaking the record for career goals at the men’s World Cup.
• Messi entered the 2022 World Cup with 13 career goals and tied Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 before surpassing it.
• Messi became the first player to play in six World Cups and holds multiple other records including most Ballon d’Or awards and goals for a single club.