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Messi Surpasses Klose to Become Men's All-Time World Cup Goal Scorer

In Argentina's Group J match against Austria on Monday, Lionel Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal, surpassing Germany's Miroslav Klose to become the highest goalscorer in men's World Cup history.

·Jun 22, 2026·via ESPN
Messi Surpasses Klose to Become Men's All-Time World Cup Goal Scorer

Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in men's World Cup history on Monday, moving up to 17 and breaking a tie with Germany legend Miroslav Klose in Argentina's Group J match against Austria.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49140402/lionel-messi-world-cup-record-goals-miroslav-klose-all)._

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