Lionel Messi became the outright leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday. The Argentine captain moved ahead of former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, taking his tally to 18 World Cup goals. World Cup all-time leading scorers: Messi’s latest feat came as Argentina secured a place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, maintaining their perfect start to the tournament with six points from two matches.