Messi Breaks All-Time World Cup Goal Record in Argentina Win

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time top scorer, netting twice as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to advance to the knockout stages.

Lionel Messi rewritten the history books yet again, inspiring Argentina to a commanding 2-0 victory over Austria in their Group J clash.

The Inter Miami talisman stole the show by netting twice, safely guiding the defending world champions into the Round of 32 with a perfect six points. By finding the back of the net twice in Dallas, the legendary forward reached an astonishing 18 career World Cup goals, officially surpassing Miroslav Klose and Brazilian icon Marta to become the tournament's undisputed, all-time leading goalscorer.

Despite missing an early penalty, Messi's clinical second-half display earned him consecutive Man of the Match awards and expanded his haul to five goals in this tournament.

Following the final whistle, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni admitted he was running out of adjectives to describe his captain's endless record-breaking feats. True to form, a humble Messi deflected the individual praise, emphasizing that his primary focus remains on team success and maintaining momentum moving forward.

Xscore808 Man of the Match: Lionel Messi (Argentina) 

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