Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose's individual World Cup goalscoring record by netting his 17th career tournament goal during Argentina's group stage match against Austria, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- Lionel Messi scored his 17th career World Cup goal.
- The goal broke Miroslav Klose's individual World Cup scoring record.
- The record-breaking strike came in Argentina's group stage match against Austria.
- The BBC published footage of all of Messi's World Cup goals.
Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, netting his 17th career tournament goal to surpass the previous record held by Miroslav Klose, according to the BBC.
The milestone strike came during Argentina’s group stage fixture against Austria, where Messi added to a goal tally accumulated across multiple World Cup campaigns.
The record had previously belonged to Klose. Messi’s 17th goal moves him clear at the top of the list, according to the BBC.
The BBC published a video compilation showing all of Messi’s World Cup goals, charting his progression to the record.
Messi’s achievement marks another significant personal milestone in a career that has spanned several editions of football’s premier international competition.
Why it matters
The World Cup goalscoring record is one of the most prestigious individual milestones in international football. Messi surpassing Klose cements his place among the sport's greatest players and adds a new chapter to his tournament legacy.
Frequently asked questions
How many World Cup goals has Messi now scored?
According to the BBC, Messi has scored 17 career World Cup goals, setting a new all-time record.
Whose record did Messi break?
Messi broke Miroslav Klose's individual World Cup goalscoring record.
In which match did Messi break the record?
Messi scored his record-breaking 17th goal during Argentina's group stage match against Austria.