The Argentine legend scored against Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to reach 17 World Cup goals, surpassing German great Miroslav Klose (16) and becoming the outright top scorer in men’s World Cup history.
🏆 Most World Cup goals (Men’s FIFA World Cup)
1. Lionel Messi — 17
2. Miroslav Klose — 16
3. Ronaldo Nazário — 15
4. Gerd Müller — 14
5. Kylian Mbappé — 16
Another historic record for Messi, who already holds the record for the most World Cup appearances and is now alone at the top of the tournament’s scoring charts.
