Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history. He achieved this milestone by scoring against Austria on Monday, bringing his career total to 17 goals. This surpasses the previous record held jointly by Miroslav Klose of Germany. The goal further cements Messi’s legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time. The match against Austria was closely watched as fans anticipated the potential record-breaking moment. This achievement adds to Messi’s already impressive list of accomplishments in the sport, including multiple Ballon d'Or awards and numerous league titles. The goal was met with widespread celebration among fans and fellow players.