Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history. He achieved this milestone by scoring against Austria in a recent match, bringing his total to 17 goals in World Cup final stages. This surpasses the previous record of 16 goals held by Miroslav Klose. The goal marks a significant moment in Messi’s career and in World Cup history. The match against Austria was closely watched as fans anticipated Messi potentially breaking the record. This achievement further solidifies Messi’s legacy as one of the greatest football players of all time. The record-breaking goal has been widely celebrated by fans and sports analysts globally.