Lionel Messi has officially surpassed the all-time scoring record at the FIFA World Cup following a brace in Argentina’s 2-0 win against Austria this past Monday. This achievement elevates the Argentine captain to 18 career goals in the tournament, moving him past the previous record-holder, Germany’s Miroslav Klose.
With this victory, Argentina has ensured its progression to the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team remains undefeated in the competition, having earned a maximum of six points from their opening two matches.
The updated top scorers list currently includes Lionel Messi with 18 goals, Miroslav Klose with 16, and Brazil’s Ronaldo with 15. Rounding out the top positions are Germany’s Gerd Müller and France’s Kylian Mbappé with 14 each, followed by Just Fontaine at 13, Pelé at 12, Jürgen Klinsmann and Sándor Kocsis with 11, and Gabriel Batistuta and Harry Kane with 10.
