Messi surpasses Klose and leads Argentina to victory over Austria
With two goals, the number 10 reached 18 goals and guaranteed Albiceleste's place in the next phase of the World Cup.
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Lionel Messi rewrote the annals of world football by becoming the top scorer at all World Cups, a feat achieved with two goals in Argentina's resounding 2-0 victory over Austria. The number 10's performance not only secured the three essential points for the South American team, but also put an end to one of the most anticipated statistical pursuits in the history of the sport. With the two goals scored in this match, Messi surpassed German Miroslav Klose in the historical table and reached the impressive mark of 18 goals in World Cups.



















