Messi Becomes Highest Goalscorer in World Cup History

Lionel Messi, the captain of the Argentina National Football Team, reflected on his record-breaking achievement of becoming the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history following Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Messi described the accomplishment as "truly spectacular" but admitted to feeling disappointed about missing an early penalty during the match.

Despite this setback, he emphasized the importance of the victory and the team's commitment to improving their record. Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, praised his teammates for their performances, stating that the record belongs to the entire squad rather than just himself.

He reiterated Argentina's objective of successfully defending their World Cup title, highlighting that every player is fully committed to this mission. At 38 years old, Messi continues to demonstrate his influence on football's biggest stage.