Lionel Messi became the all-time top goalscorer at the World Cup after producing a fine curled finish to give Argentina the lead against Austria.
Messi had entered the match level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose on 16 goals, following his hat-trick in Argentina’s tournament opener against Algeria.
The 38-year-old had missed an early chance to break the outright record after sending a penalty wide of the target after nine minutes.
Messi would not require long to achieve the landmark, as the Argentina captain finished off a flowing move from the holders.
Messi swept home with his left foot from the edge of the penalty area after Thiago Almada had intelligently dummied Facundo Medina’s cross.
