Messi breaks all-time World Cup goal record

In the second-round Group J match of the FIFA World Cup, Argentina secured a place in the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria, while Lionel Messi set a new record for the number of goals scored in World Cup history.

After missing a penalty in the 9th minute, Messi put the reigning world champions ahead in the 38th minute and sealed the victory in stoppage time of the match in Arlington, CE Report quotes MIA.

Following his hat-trick against Algeria in the opening round and his two goals tonight, the Argentine captain has now scored five goals at this World Cup, bringing his total to a record 18 goals in World Cup tournaments.

Messi is now the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, having scored his 18 goals in a total of 28 matches.

Argentina tops the Group J standings with a maximum six points ahead of its final group-stage match against Jordan on June 28.

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