Lionel Messi breaks the all-time World Cup goalscoring record by scoring twice in Argentina’s match against Austria. Multiple outlets report that the Argentina captain finds the net in the Group J clash, reaching 18 World Cup finals goals and passing former record holder Miroslav Klose. The result is described as a 2–0 win for Argentina, with Messi credited for the brace that secures the record-breaking tally. Several sources also note that Argentina’s victory and Messi’s goals contribute to the team securing qualification into the knockout stage (round of 32). While headlines vary slightly in wording—some emphasize the World Cup record, others frame it as the most career World Cup goals or highlight how many records are being surpassed—coverage is consistent that Messi’s two goals against Austria are the key moment. The reports do not present major differences on the match details or the significance of the achievement beyond stressing that the milestone is achieved during Argentina’s World Cup game versus Austria.