Messi targets World Cup scoring record as Argentina faces Austria
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Lionel Messi aims to break the all-time World Cup goalscoring record when Argentina meets Austria on June 21. He equaled Miroslav Klose’s mark of 16 goals with a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 opener against Algeria. Argentina seeks to secure a knockout stage spot, riding a nine-match winning streak. Austria, after a late 3-1 victory over Jordan, also hopes to advance for the first time since 1982. Both teams have key players with injury concerns ahead of the match.
- •Messi equaled Klose's World Cup goals record with 16 goals.
- •Argentina opened the tournament with a 3-0 win over Algeria.
- •Austria defeated Jordan 3-1 in their tournament opener.
- •Argentina is on a nine-match winning streak.
- •Injuries could affect key players for both teams.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina 2-0 Austria: Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as la Albiceleste progress
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — 'Enjoying the moment': Messi goals record and Argentina in KO rounds
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Messi brace for World Cup goals record and Argentina in KO rounds
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Timeless Messi eyes World Cup record as Argentina face Austria
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Messi eyeing World Cup goalscoring record when Argentina face Austria
"Lionel Messi will have his eyes on the all-time World Cup goalscoring record when Argentina aim to book their place in the knock-out stages against Austria on Monday. Messi, 38, moved level with Miroslav Klose’s mark of 16 goals on football’s biggest stage when he marked his 200th Argentina cap with his first World Cup hat-trick, powering the defending champions to a 3-0 win over Algeria in their tournament opener.
"Lionel Messi overcame a missed penalty when he claimed the World Cup goals record with brace for a tally of 18 in a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday that sent title holders Argentina into the knock-out stages. Man of the Match Messi, 38, moved two goals ahead of German Miroslav Klose when he drilled home in the 38th minute to complete a well-worked attacking move.
"Lionel Messi overcame a missed penalty when he claimed the World Cup goals record with brace for a tally of 18 for a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday that sent title holders Argentina into the knock-out stages. Messi, 38, moved one goal ahead of German Miroslav Klose when he drilled home for 1-0 in the 38th minute to complete a well-worked attacking move.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 8:37 PMArgentina 2-0 Austria: Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as la Albiceleste progress
Argentina secured their spot in the knockout round this evening with a crucial win over Austria, which saw Lionel Messi break the all-time World Cup goalscoring record, surpassing Miroslave Klose.Mess...
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 7:26 PM'Enjoying the moment': Messi goals record and Argentina in KO rounds
Lionel Messi overcame a missed penalty when he claimed the World Cup goals record with brace for a tally of 18 in a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday that sent title holders Argentina into the knock-out stages. Man of the Match Messi, 38, moved two goals ahead of German Miroslav Klose when he drilled home in the 38th minute to complete a well-worked attacking move.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 7:11 PMMessi brace for World Cup goals record and Argentina in KO rounds
Lionel Messi overcame a missed penalty when he claimed the World Cup goals record with brace for a tally of 18 for a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday that sent title holders Argentina into the knock-out stages. Messi, 38, moved one goal ahead of German Miroslav Klose when he drilled home for 1-0 in the 38th minute to complete a well-worked attacking move.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 6:05 AMAgeless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights
Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more goal to rewrite the record books.Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, equalled Miroslav Klose's all-time mark of 16 World Cup goals when scoring a hat-trick in the 3-0 opening win over Algeria.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:20 PMTimeless Messi eyes World Cup record as Argentina face Austria
The Lionel Messi show rolls into Dallas with the Argentine maestro on the cusp of more footballing history when the World Cup holders face Austria on Monday.Victory over Austria would put Lionel Scaloni's side on the cusp of the last 32 as Group L winners with a game to go, giving Messi the chance to recharge for the knockout rounds.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 2:41 PMMessi eyeing World Cup goalscoring record when Argentina face Austria
Lionel Messi will have his eyes on the all-time World Cup goalscoring record when Argentina aim to book their place in the knock-out stages against Austria on Monday. Messi, 38, moved level with Miroslav Klose’s mark of 16 goals on football’s biggest stage when he marked his 200th Argentina cap with his first World Cup hat-trick, powering the defending champions to a 3-0 win over Algeria in their tournament opener.
- Sky Sports—Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with goal vs Austria
Argentina star Lionel Messi has broken Miroslav Klose's all-time scoring record at a World Cup after his goal against Austria.
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