Lionel Messi becomes the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading scorer during Argentina’s match against Austria on Monday. Multiple outlets report that he reaches the record by scoring in the game, taking his World Cup career total to 17 goals and then adding another to finish with 18 tournament goals. BBC Sport and BBC News describe the scoring sequence as a key moment in the match, noting that Messi’s goal No. 17 is the one that places him ahead of previous records. CBS News similarly reports that Messi makes the history-breaking mark during the Argentina–Austria contest. Other outlets, including The Age and Brisbane Times, also credit Messi with setting the all-time record with goals counted within his World Cup totals, describing his two-goal impact as the point when he overtakes the prior standard. Yahoo Sports focuses on the record-setting goal video and the moment Messi claims the lead. Sources agree that the achievement occurs during Argentina’s game against Austria, and that Messi’s combined tally of 17 and 18 World Cup goals is linked to becoming the tournament’s leading scorer.