Lionel Messi has etched his name further into football history, becoming the all-time leading scorer at the FIFA World Cup after netting his 17th goal in the competition during Argentina's match against Austria.

The record-breaking strike cements Messi's status as not only one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport, but now the most prolific scorer the World Cup has ever witnessed.

Argentina were in action against Austria when Messi produced what has been described as a brilliant finish to move past the previous record and claim sole ownership of the all-time World Cup scoring charts.

The milestone adds yet another chapter to the Argentine legend's extraordinary international career, a career already adorned with a FIFA World Cup title, multiple Copa América triumphs, and countless individual accolades.