Messi sets World Cup record with 18 goals (opens in new tab)

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history on Monday, scoring both Argentina goals in a 2-0 Group J win over Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. His first goal, in the 38th minute, moved him past Germany’s Miroslav Klose, whose men’s record stood at 16 goals, and his stoppage-time second lifted Messi’s career World Cup total to 18. Argentina, the defending champion, advanced to the knockout stage with wins in its first two group matches. Messi has scored all...