Lionel Messi scores 17th World Cup goal against Austria
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi made history by scoring his 17th career World Cup goal during a match against Austria on June 22, 2026. This achievement elevates him past Miroslav Klose's previous record of 16 goals. Messi's first goal came in the first half, where he showcased his skill by shooting past goalkeeper Alexander Schlager. Having tied Klose with a hat trick in a prior match against Algeria, Messi continues to add to his record as the tournament progresses. Kylian Mbappé of France remains a potential challenger, currently holding 14 World Cup goals at age 27.
- •Messi scored the goal against Austria in the first half.
- •He previously tied the record with a hat trick against Algeria.
- •Messi is participating in his sixth World Cup.
- •Kylian Mbappé is a potential contender to surpass Messi.
- •The tournament continues as Messi adds to his record tally.
- 6:11 PMBBC Sport — All of Messi's record-breaking 17 World Cup goals
- 6:11 PMBBC Sport — All of Messi's record-breaking 18 World Cup goals
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi sets all-time World Cup goals record with Argentina's opener against Austria (video)
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with a stellar strike vs. Austria
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi sets World Cup record against Austria with his 17th career goal
"Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria.
"Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria.
"Lionel Messi has given Argentina a lead and himself a place alone atop the record books with his 17th career World Cup goal.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 6:11 PMAll of Messi's record-breaking 17 World Cup goals
Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria.
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 6:11 PMAll of Messi's record-breaking 18 World Cup goals
Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 5:48 PMLionel Messi sets all-time World Cup goals record with Argentina's opener against Austria (video)
Lionel Messi has given Argentina a lead and himself a place alone atop the record books with his 17th career World Cup goal.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 5:42 PMLionel Messi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with a stellar strike vs. Austria
Messi tied Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals with a hat trick against Algeria.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 5:42 PMLionel Messi sets World Cup record against Austria with his 17th career goal
Messi tied Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals with a hat trick against Algeria.
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