Lionel Messi sets World Cup goals record with 18 against Austria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina against Austria on June 22, 2026, breaking the World Cup career goals record with 18 goals. He surpassed Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who had 16 goals. Messi’s first goal came in the 38th minute after he missed a penalty in the 9th. Argentina secured a 2-0 victory, and Messi expressed how special the record feels amidst personal challenges he's faced during the tournament.
- •Messi scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals against Austria.
- •He broke Miroslav Klose's record for career World Cup goals.
- •Argentina won the match 2-0 with Messi scoring twice.
- •Messi celebrated with family present at the match in Kansas City.
- •He expressed gratitude for support from teammates during personal difficulties.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — 'Incredible' Lionel Messi Becomes World Cup’s All-Time Top Goal Scorer with 18 Goals Across 6 Tournaments
"Messi has now beaten the record held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who netted 16 goals in the World Cup
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