Messi One Goal Away from World Cup Scoring Record

Lionel Messi and the current World Cup holders, Argentina, are set to face Austria in Dallas on Monday. The Argentine football legend is currently just one goal away from rewriting the all-time scoring record for the tournament.

Messi, who is scheduled to turn 39 years old on Wednesday, recently matched Miroslav Klose's historic mark of 16 World Cup goals. He achieved this milestone by scoring a hat-trick during Argentina's 3-0 opening win over Algeria.

This upcoming match against Austria presents Messi with the opportunity to surpass Klose and claim the top spot in World Cup history. The game represents a significant moment for both the player and his team as they continue their campaign.

The focus remains on Messi's individual achievement as he approaches the record-breaking goal. His performance in the opening match demonstrated his continued elite level of play despite his age. The match in Dallas will be closely watched to see if he can secure this historic distinction.