Lionel Messi Makes History with Most World Cup Goals in Men's Football
Lionel Messi has broken two FIFA World Cup records, leading Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J. The Argentinian star's pair of goals secured the reigning World Cup holders' spot in the Round of 32. Messi's first-half finish propelled him past Germany's Miroslav Klose for the most World Cup goals scored by a men's player, with Klose having held the record of 16 goals since 2014.
Messi later broke the all-time record for men's and women's World Cup goals, surpassing Marta's 17 goals. Despite missing a first-half penalty kick, Messi delivered a sublime left-footed finish after 38 minutes, and added his second goal in second-half stoppage time. The result sealed Argentina's spot in the knockout stage with one match to spare.
With five goals in 180 minutes of action, Messi leads the Golden Boot race by two goals over German forward Deniz Undav and Canada's Jonathan David. Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni may now rest Messi in the side's group stage finale against Jordan on Saturday. Messi's penalty miss against Austria marked his third World Cup penalty miss, making him the record holder for most missed penalties in World Cup history, excluding shootouts.
Messi later broke the all-time record for men's and women's World Cup goals, surpassing Marta's 17 goals. Despite missing a first-half penalty kick, Messi delivered a sublime left-footed finish after 38 minutes, and added his second goal in second-half stoppage time. The result sealed Argentina's spot in the knockout stage with one match to spare.
With five goals in 180 minutes of action, Messi leads the Golden Boot race by two goals over German forward Deniz Undav and Canada's Jonathan David. Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni may now rest Messi in the side's group stage finale against Jordan on Saturday. Messi's penalty miss against Austria marked his third World Cup penalty miss, making him the record holder for most missed penalties in World Cup history, excluding shootouts.
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