FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi scripts history with two goals against Algeria
Updated On: 24 June, 2026 09:47 AM IST | Arlington, United States | Agencies
Argentina captain Messi becomes tournament’s all-time leading goalscorer with 18 goals as his brace against Austria sends defending champions into the knockout stage; says he is not thinking about his age and simply focused on being well as he turns 39 today
Argentina skipper Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against Austria at Arlington on Tuesday, making him the all-time leading scorer at World Cups. Pic/AFP
Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the Argentina captain struck twice in a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday to send the defending champions into the last 32.
Messi broke the record in the 38th minute after a pass from Facundo Medina to take his World Cup tally to a record 17 goals. The 38-year-old then sealed the match deep in second-half injury time as he outfoxed four defenders who lined up to keep the ball out.
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