Lionel Messi has given Argentina a lead and himself a place alone atop the record books with his 17th career World Cup goal.

The GOAT just keeps reminding us he's the GOAT. So here are Lionel Messi's 2026 World Cup goals from best to the very best.

Kylian Mbappé scored as France defeated Morocco to reach the World Cup semifinals, moving within one goal of Lionel Messi's all-time tournament scoring record. Messi leads the standings with 21 goals.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentina’s match against Austria on Monday, coming about a half hour after he had missed a penalty kick.

Lionel Messi has scored 16 World Cup goals and is close to breaking the record for most goals in tournament history. Here's the all-time top scorers.

Argentina star Lionel Messi has set a new record for career goals scored at the men’s World Cup, recording his 17th World Cup goal against Austria on Monday