Lionel Messi scored both of Argentina's goals against Austria, giving him a record 18 for his World Cup career.

Lionel Messi is "more mortal now", former England international Gary Pallister has told GOAL, with the Three Lions considered to be capable of ending Argentina's World Cup title defense.

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

Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in his last five World Cup appearances after launching a rocket and later cleaning up a rebound for Argentina against Algeria on Tuesday.

Messi has surpassed Germany's Miroslav Klose to stand alone as the greatest goal scorer in men's World Cup history

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria.

Follow live text updates as Lionel Messi targets more goals when holders Argentina meet Switzerland at the World Cup 2026.

Lionel Messi was one of 29 players named to the MLS All-Star team on Wednesday. The Inter Miami star leads the league with 20 goal contributions and is tied for second with 12 goals in 14 games. Messi,