# Messi Shatters World Cup Scoring Record

URL: https://technosports.co.in/messi-shatters-world-cup-scoring-record/  
Published: 2026-06-23  
Updated: 2026-06-23  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

History rewritten in Dallas! Lionel Messi’s clinical brace secured a dominant 2-0 win over Austria, catapulting Argentina into the knockout stages.

- **The Record:** Messi is now the all-time leading World Cup scorer with 18 goals.
- **The Game:** Despite an early penalty miss, the GOAT remained unstoppable.
- **The Future:** Argentina sits on the brink of securing top spot in Group J.