Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose’s previous record of 16 goals. This achievement occurred during a match against Austria, where Messi scored two goals, bringing his total to 18. Notably, Messi also missed a penalty during the same game, momentarily halting his pursuit of the record. Despite the missed opportunity from the spot, he ultimately secured his place in football history. Klose acknowledged Messi’s inevitable breaking of the record. The game contributes to the ongoing preparations for the 2026 World Cup. This milestone further cements Messi’s legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time.