Lionel Messi has officially become the highest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup. He achieved this milestone by scoring the opening goal during a match against Austria. The game took place during the second round of Group J. With this goal, Messi surpassed the previous record held by Miroslav Klose. This achievement cements his legacy as a premier striker on the global stage. The record-breaking moment occurred during a critical phase of the tournament. Messi continues to demonstrate his dominance in international football.