FIFA World Cup 2026: ‘One’ goal against Austria and Lionel Messi will make history; Will ‘he’ break the world record?

• Lionel Messi will make history
• Will the world record be broken?
• A chance to become the top scorer

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is on the verge of breaking another record in FIFA World Cup history in the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Austria in ‘Group J’. In the match against Algeria, Messi made a record of 3-0. Against Algeria, Messi not only scored his first World Cup hat-trick, but also made his 200th appearance for Argentina. His strong performance helped defending champions Argentina get their campaign off to a flying start. The 38-year-old Messi is now set to set three new records against Austria. If Messi scores in this match, he will have many records to his name

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A chance to become the top goalscorer in the World Cup

Lionel Messi will become the top goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history by scoring against Austria. He is currently tied with German legend Miroslav Klose with 16 goals. Additionally, if the goal is scored from outside the penalty area, Messi will also set a new record for most goals from outside the box in World Cup history. Messi has scored five long-range goals from outside the box so far. Messi played his 200 match against Algeria. Messi scored his 118th international goal in this match. Messi has scored in the last five consecutive World Cup matches. If he scores against Austria, he will equal the all-time record for scoring in six consecutive World Cup matches. This record is currently jointly held by Just Fontaine of France and Jarzino of Brazil.

If Argentina win on Monday (June 22), it will be Messi’s 17th World Cup match win. This will see him equal Miroslav Klose’s record for most World Cup wins (17). Currently, Messi has won 16 World Cup matches.

Messi broke records against Algeria

In the match against Algeria, he became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in World Cup history at the age of 38 years and 357 days. In this regard, he surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s (2018 World Cup) record. With this, his total number of goals and assists in the World Cup stands at 24 (16 goals and 8 assists), a record.

The challenge will be in front of Austria

Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in their first match. They have won four matches in a row. With an impressive record of 10 wins, one draw and only one loss in their last 12 matches, the Austrian team is known for its strong defense and consistency. Now that Argentina are one step closer to defending their title, it will be important to see if Messi can once again dazzle the football world with his new record against an in-form side.

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