Lionel Messi turned 39 while standing atop World Cup history, becoming the all-time leading scorer in the tournament after a record-breaking performance for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Argentina captain scored twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria in Dallas, raising his World Cup total to 18 goals and moving past Germany legend Miroslav Klose. The win also secured Argentina's place in the knockout stage.
Argentina's victory extended the team's winning streak in the World Cup to eight matches since its opening loss to Saudi Arabia in 2022. Messi has scored all five of Argentina's goals in the current tournament.
Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever.
He currently plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer and captains the Argentina national team.
Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina arrives before the FIFA World Cup 2026 match.Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
Over a professional career that began with Barcelona in 2004, Messi has collected eight Ballon d'Or awards, six European Golden Shoes and a record 46 team trophies. He helped Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup and later added the 2024 Copa América title.
Despite the personal milestone, Messi kept the focus on Argentina's progress in the tournament.
"Beyond anything I'm so happy for the win," Messi said, according to ESPN. "It was huge, tough and difficult. It would allow us to be relaxed to what's ahead. All matches in this World Cup are very even, very intense. I'm enjoying this moment and craving to enjoy with my teammates."
Off the field, Messi remains focused on family life with wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their three sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
Roccuzzo and the children recently attended Argentina's World Cup match wearing the national team's No. 10 jersey as Messi continued his pursuit of more records.
Messi has often spoken about how fatherhood changed his outlook.
“You grow and you learn. You gather experience in all aspects of life, on and off the field,” Messi said. “But, as a human being, having three children changed my perspective on life, my way of thinking and it also helped me grow.”
At 39, Messi continues to lead his country while chasing another World Cup title. His latest record confirms that two decades after scoring his first World Cup goal in 2006, he is still rewriting football history.
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