Messi ties Ronaldo Nazario as second top scorer in World Cup history
Short overview
Lionel Messi has scored 15 World Cup goals, tying Ronaldo Nazario for second all-time. He needs one more to match Miroslav Klose's record of 16.
Lionel Messi has become the second top goalscorer in World Cup history, with 15 goals, tying the mark set by Ronaldo Nazario. The Argentine star now needs just one more goal to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 World Cup goals.
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