Argentina star Lionel Messi's double against Austria saw him break the World Cup scoring record. The achievement left his team-mates full of admiration, with Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes and Lisandro Martinez all paying tribute to the captain's enduring brilliance and influence.

Lionel Messi made history by becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, securing Argentina's knockout stage place against Austria.