The 38-year-old put himself level with Miroslav Klose’s record (16) with a stunning hattrick in Argentina’s opening game against Algeria.
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Messi had the chance to break it just nine minutes into the game against Austria but sent his penalty well wide of Alexander Schlager’s goal.
Argentina kept pushing and it started to feel like it was only a matter of time before the legendary forward had another chance.
Thirty minutes after his missed spot kick, Messi made no mistake with a lovely finish just inside the box to but his side 1-0 up.
He is now the record holder with an incredible 17 goals, although France Kylian Mbappe isn’t far behind him with 14.