Argentina Fans Celebrate After Messi Sets World Cup Scoring Record At FIFA World Cup 2026

Fans sang "Messi, Messi" while bowing in unison to celebrate as the Albiceleste captain made history with that goal, breaking a tie with Germany legend Miroslav Klose to become the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history. Even his Argentina teammates could not believe the situation, looking at each other in utter awe while hugging Messi in celebration of his 17th World Cup goal, and it came on a date uniquely tied to the country's rich soccer history.