All of Messi's Record-Breaking 17 World Cup Goals

Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria.

In Argentina's 2026 World Cup group stage match against Austria, Lionel Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal with a trademark left-footed finish, surpassing German legend Miroslav Klose to become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Messi's World Cup journey began at the 2006 tournament in Germany. At just 18 years old, he came off the bench against Serbia and Montenegro, scoring one goal and providing an assist in just 15 minutes, showcasing his immense talent. Argentina reached the quarterfinals, but Messi's debut goal hinted at greatness to come. The 2010 World Cup in South Africa saw Messi wear the number 10 shirt, but he failed to score in the entire tournament. Despite hitting the woodwork multiple times and creating numerous chances, he could not find the net. Argentina was eliminated by Germany 4-0 in the quarterfinals, leaving Messi with just one World Cup goal. The 2014 World Cup in Brazil was Messi's peak performance. He scored four goals in the group stage, including brilliant strikes against Bosnia, Iran, and Nigeria, leading Argentina to the final. In the final, he threatened the German goal repeatedly, but Argentina lost 1-0 in extra time. Messi won the Golden Ball for the tournament's best player, but the missed trophy overshadowed the award. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Messi scored a crucial goal against Nigeria in the group stage to help Argentina advance. However, the team lost 4-3 to France in the round of 16, and Messi's World Cup tally reached six. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was Messi's crowning glory. He scored seven goals, including a brace in the final against France, and converted a penalty in the shootout to lead Argentina to the title. His total reached 13, tying Just Fontaine and Pelé, and closing to within three of Klose's record of 16. At the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the 37-year-old Messi once again took the stage. In the group stage match against Austria, he received a pass, calmly slotted the ball into the far corner, and made history. The goal gave him 17, surpassing Klose to become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer. From 2006 to 2026, a 20-year journey, Messi's 17 goals have written one of the greatest chapters in football history. Messi's 17 goals are distributed as follows: 1 in 2006, 4 in 2014, 1 in 2018, 7 in 2022, and 4 in 2026 (as of the Austria match). They span group stages, knockout rounds, and finals, demonstrating his consistent output under varying pressure. Now, every additional goal extends his own record.

All of Messi's Record-Breaking 17 World Cup Goals

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