Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Antonela Pays Emotional Tribute

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Lionel Messi added another landmark to his extraordinary World Cup story as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Group J in Dallas.

The 38-year-old captain scored twice, with his first goal carrying special historical weight. According to reports, the strike moved Messi to 18 World Cup goals, putting him alone at the top of the tournament’s all-time scoring chart.

Messi’s record-breaking moment came in front of his family, with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their three sons watching from the stands. After the match, Antonela marked the achievement on Instagram with an emotional tribute, celebrating the privilege of watching him continue to make history.

Argentina had an early scare when Messi missed a ninth-minute penalty, but he quickly responded. His left-footed finish from the edge of the box opened the scoring after a slick team move, before he added a second goal deep into stoppage time to seal the victory.

The performance underlined Messi’s remarkable longevity at the highest level. Beyond the all-time scoring milestone, he also joined a very short list of players to score in six consecutive World Cup matches, alongside Just Fontaine and Jairzinho.

For Argentina, the result strengthens their Group J campaign. For Messi, it was another reminder that even near the end of a legendary career, he is still capable of defining the biggest nights on football’s greatest stage.

Sources checked: 24h.com.vn report on Argentina vs Austria and Messi’s World Cup scoring record.