Messi is one of the best players to have done everything in football. Another achievement was during the World Cup match between Argentina and Austria in 2026. Argentina beat Austria 2-0, and both goals were scored by Messi. His first goal was in the 38th minute, which took him past Miroslav Klose, the greatest German striker.

His second goal was in injury time, meaning he has scored 18 goals in World Cups so far. He became the greatest goalscorer in men's World Cups, scoring his 18th goal surpassing Klose. Also, this was Argentina’s 18th World Cup victory with him in the team, beating Klose's 17 World Cup victories.

Messi, who turns 39 on June 24, stated clearly after the match that he does not dwell on his age. "I don't spend time thinking about my age," Messi said. "My entire focus is on keeping myself fit and healthy. I feel good physically, and perhaps that is why I am playing better than before." He also mentioned that coach Lionel Scaloni would decide whether or not he would play in the final group match against Jordan. "The coach will decide if I play, or how much I play," Messi said. "I am happy to be part of this team." "This team never lets up against any opponent."

Messi’s evening hadn't started well; he missed a penalty in the opening minutes. Reflecting on this, he said, "Missing the penalty had a bit of an impact on the team. We also squandered two or three clear-cut chances. We were controlling the game, but the ball just wouldn't go into the net. Later, we bounced back and played fast, aggressive football." He added, "This team fights with everything it has in every match. We might play well or poorly, but our competitive spirit never changes."

Messi's record-breaking performance is being talked about all over the world. Even his former Barcelona teammate and legendary Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimović couldn't help but praise him. Ibrahimović said, "Sometimes he seems human-like when he missed that penalty. But the very next moment, he does something that makes you feel he isn't human. That’s Messi." He added jokingly, "So far, this World Cup has been Messi's tournament. He hasn't even played against Jordan yet, so there's no telling where this story will end." Ibrahimović then drew a comparison, noting, "Messi has five goals in two matches. I played in two World Cups and didn't score a single goal. I am happy for him and hope he keeps playing this way."

Messi's record isn't limited to just the highest number of goals. By scoring against Austria, he also matched the feat of scoring in six consecutive World Cup matches. He became only the third player in history to achieve this milestone, joining France's Just Fontaine and Brazil's Jairzinho. Furthermore, Messi has now become the second player-after Miroslav Klose-to score four or more goals in three different World Cups. With two goals against Austria, Messi has now tallied five goals in the current World Cup. He is currently leading the race for the Golden Boot, with France's Kylian Mbappé and Norway's Erling Haaland trailing him with four goals each. Consequently, the battle for the Golden Boot promises to become even more thrilling as the tournament enters the knockout stage.

According to media reports, Messi is also concerned about his father's poor health these days. Despite this, he delivered a performance on the field that once again proved why he is counted among the world's greatest players on the big stage. Ahead of his 39th birthday, Messi has further cemented his legacy in the history books. Now, the world is watching to see how many more records this legendary player will claim in the 2026 World Cup.

Messi is one of the best players to have done everything in football. Another achievement was during the World Cup match between Argentina and Austria in 2026. Argentina beat Austria 2-0, and both goals were scored by Messi. His first goal was in the 38th minute, which took him past Miroslav Klose, the greatest German striker.

His second goal was in injury time, meaning he has scored 18 goals in World Cups so far. He became the greatest goalscorer in men's World Cups, scoring his 18th goal surpassing Klose. Also, this was Argentina’s 18th World Cup victory with him in the team, beating Klose's 17 World Cup victories.

Messi, who turns 39 on June 24, stated clearly after the match that he does not dwell on his age. "I don't spend time thinking about my age," Messi said. "My entire focus is on keeping myself fit and healthy. I feel good physically, and perhaps that is why I am playing better than before." He also mentioned that coach Lionel Scaloni would decide whether or not he would play in the final group match against Jordan. "The coach will decide if I play, or how much I play," Messi said. "I am happy to be part of this team." "This team never lets up against any opponent."

Messi’s evening hadn't started well; he missed a penalty in the opening minutes. Reflecting on this, he said, "Missing the penalty had a bit of an impact on the team. We also squandered two or three clear-cut chances. We were controlling the game, but the ball just wouldn't go into the net. Later, we bounced back and played fast, aggressive football." He added, "This team fights with everything it has in every match. We might play well or poorly, but our competitive spirit never changes."

Messi's record-breaking performance is being talked about all over the world. Even his former Barcelona teammate and legendary Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimović couldn't help but praise him. Ibrahimović said, "Sometimes he seems human-like when he missed that penalty. But the very next moment, he does something that makes you feel he isn't human. That’s Messi." He added jokingly, "So far, this World Cup has been Messi's tournament. He hasn't even played against Jordan yet, so there's no telling where this story will end." Ibrahimović then drew a comparison, noting, "Messi has five goals in two matches. I played in two World Cups and didn't score a single goal. I am happy for him and hope he keeps playing this way."

Messi's record isn't limited to just the highest number of goals. By scoring against Austria, he also matched the feat of scoring in six consecutive World Cup matches. He became only the third player in history to achieve this milestone, joining France's Just Fontaine and Brazil's Jairzinho. Furthermore, Messi has now become the second player-after Miroslav Klose-to score four or more goals in three different World Cups. With two goals against Austria, Messi has now tallied five goals in the current World Cup. He is currently leading the race for the Golden Boot, with France's Kylian Mbappé and Norway's Erling Haaland trailing him with four goals each. Consequently, the battle for the Golden Boot promises to become even more thrilling as the tournament enters the knockout stage.

According to media reports, Messi is also concerned about his father's poor health these days. Despite this, he delivered a performance on the field that once again proved why he is counted among the world's greatest players on the big stage. Ahead of his 39th birthday, Messi has further cemented his legacy in the history books. Now, the world is watching to see how many more records this legendary player will claim in the 2026 World Cup.