Messi's Double Seals World Cup Scoring Record
Argentina's icon surpasses the all-time goal mark in Dallas with two goals in a 2-0 win.
Lionel Messi has etched his name into soccer immortality, becoming the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading scorer with a brace in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria. His 18th and 19th World Cup goals, scored in the 38th minute and stoppage time, broke the long-standing record. The match, held in , saw Messi initially miss a 9th-minute penalty before redeeming himself with two clinical finishes.
