Arabic version: ليونيل ميسي يحطم رقم قياسي في تسجيل الأهداف في كأس العالم لصالح الأرجنتين

Lionel Messi continues to etch his name into football history, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during Argentina’s recent victory over Austria. According to BBC News, Messi scored both goals in a 2-0 win, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose with a total of 18 goals in 28 World Cup matches.

This remarkable achievement comes as Messi approaches his 39th birthday, defying expectations after his brief retirement from international football in 2016. Since returning, he has led Argentina to victory in two Copa America tournaments and the 2022 World Cup, where he scored seven goals, including two in the final.

In the latest match, Messi initially missed a penalty but quickly redeemed himself with a low strike for his 17th World Cup goal, followed by another in stoppage time. His two goals against Austria cemented his position at the top of the tournament’s scoring chart, with Messi currently being the only player to score in six consecutive World Cup matches after Just Fontaine and Jairzinho.

Messi’s performance has drawn praise from commentators, with many questioning if he is the greatest player of all time. Despite his individual brilliance, concerns remain about Argentina’s reliance on him for goals, as he has scored all five of the nation’s goals at this World Cup. Messi’s next opportunity to add to his record comes against Jordan in their final group match.