Messi Becomes All-Time Top Scorer In World Cup History

The experienced forward found the net in his second match of the tournament, once again writing his name into football history.

Messi had a difficult start to the match, missing a penalty in the 8th minute, but 30 minutes later he opened the scoring with a powerful strike from outside the penalty area.

Just before the final whistle, the star forward struck again, taking his tournament tally to five goals in two matches and surpassing Klose’s record by two goals.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, who will turn 39 on Wednesday, had already earned widespread praise after scoring a hat-trick against Algeria in the opening match of the tournament.

Messi, who has dominated the tournament with his goalscoring form, was seen in tears after scoring his first goal in the previous match. Speaking to reporters afterwards, the Argentine captain said, without giving details, that he had been “going through difficult days.”

Following the match, Messi’s family issued a written statement confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, had experienced a health issue.

The family also urged the public to avoid speculation in order to prevent the spread of unverified claims.

Despite the personal strain, Messi delivered a decisive performance against Austria, leading his team to victory.

Ahead of the match, Austria captain David Alaba highlighted the threat posed by Messi, describing his hat-trick in the opening game as “crazy.”

“We are fully aware of the opponent we are facing, the quality within their squad alongside Messi, and what they are capable of as a team,” Alaba said.

The race for the World Cup Golden Boot has intensified further, with global stars such as Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland also featuring in the competition.