Lionel Messi, widely considered the greatest player of all time, has broken the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals. He achieved this feat while playing for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup.
Messi’s Record-Breaking Performance
Messi scored both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday, giving him the World Cup scoring record all to himself. His first goal came in the 38th minute, and his second goal was scored in the waning seconds of stoppage time.
Messi’s record-breaking performance was not without its challenges. He missed a penalty kick in the ninth minute, but was able to make up for it with his two goals. Despite the frustration of missing the penalty kick, Messi was overcome with emotion after scoring his first goal.
A Legacy of Greatness
Messi’s achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. He has won a record eight Ballon d’Or awards as the best player in Europe and has consistently performed at a high level throughout his career.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised Messi, saying, ‘I have no more words to talk about Leo.’ Austria coach Ralf Rangnick also praised Messi, saying, ‘Someone who is 39 years old and can score two goals, and five goals overall at the beginning of the World Cup, well, that makes a difference.’
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