Lionel Messi has etched his name further into football history by scoring his 17th World Cup goal, surpassing the previous record held by Germany's Miroslav Klose.
The milestone came during Argentina's match against Austria on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 19:39 local time, when the score was level at 0-0.
Argentina's Medina played the ball from the left wing to the edge of the penalty area, where Messi finished the move to claim the all-time top scorer title.
The goal marks a significant moment in the 2026 World Cup, adding to Messi's already dominant campaign.
Earlier in the tournament, the Argentine captain delivered a commanding performance with a hat-trick to lead his team to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening match.
That performance included his 16th World Cup goal, tying Klose's record before this latest breakthrough.