Lionel Messi becomes all-time leading scorer in World Cup history
Messi netted two goals against Austria, becoming the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments and overtaking Miroslav Klose’s 16‑year record. The 38‑year‑old Argentine now holds 38 World Cup goals, the highest tally in the competition’s history.
His achievement bolstered Argentina’s group-stage campaign and cemented his legacy as the tournament’s most prolific scorer. Throughout the event Messi maintained a 92 % shot accuracy and an average of 5.
4 passes per possession.
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