Lionel Messi scores the goal against Austria that makes him the World Cup's all-time highest scorer with 17 goals Credit: Aric Becker / AFP

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday to take his total to 17 goals.

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