Lionel Messi scores 17th World Cup goal against Austria
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi has set a new record as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, scoring his 17th goal during Argentina's match against Austria on June 22, 2026. Messi netted the historic goal in the 38th minute following a previous missed penalty. Argentina is competing for advancement in Group J, needing a win to secure their position. This match is part of Messi's sixth World Cup appearance, amid ongoing speculation about Argentina's chances to defend their title after winning in 2022.
- •Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 17 goals.
- •He scored during Argentina's group match against Austria.
- •Argentina can qualify for the next round with today's win.
- •Messi previously equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals last week.
- •The match is taking place at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?
- 6:32 PMBBC Sport — Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Messi breaks World Cup’s all-time scoring record with 17th goal vs Austria
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Lionel Messi become World Cup all-time leading scorer
- 6:00 PMBBC Sport — 'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
"Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday to take his total to 17 goals.Argentina can qualify for the next round with a victory over Austria and would be assured of finishing top of Group J if Jordan fail to beat Algeria later on Monday.
"After much anticipation, one of soccer’s true greats, Lionel Messi, has become the all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history. After two early misses in Argentina’s first half against Austria, Messi was able to find the left side…
"As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 6:37 PMMessi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?
As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s.
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 6:32 PMMessi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?
As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 6:22 PMMessi breaks World Cup’s all-time scoring record with 17th goal vs Austria
Messi is now the tournament’s all-time and current edition’s leading goal scorer with 17 and four goals, respectively.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 6:22 PMWatch Lionel Messi become World Cup all-time leading scorer
After much anticipation, one of soccer’s true greats, Lionel Messi, has become the all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history. After two early misses in Argentina’s first half against Austria, Messi was able to find the left side…
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 6:00 PM'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer
Lionel Messi makes history as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's game against Austria.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 5:56 PMMessi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday to take his total to 17 goals.Argentina can qualify for the next round with a victory over Austria and would be assured of finishing top of Group J if Jordan fail to beat Algeria later on Monday.
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