Lionel MessiArgentina’s record performance at the FIFA World Cup drew praise from former Barcelona team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who said the Argentina captain continues to do the things that separate him from everyone else.After Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday to become the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history, Ibrahimovic reflected on the 38-year-old’s achievement.“You have moments where he looks human missing the penalty. Then you have moments when he doesn’t look human. It’s Messi.”“So far it’s his World Cup and he hasn’t played against Jordan. So I don’t know where he will end up,” Ibrahimovic said while speaking to Fox sports.“Five goals in two games. I have zero goals in two world cups. So I’m happy for him and I hope he continues.”Messi set the record with his 17th World Cup goal before adding an 18th in stoppage time as defending champions Argentina secured a place in the knockout stages.The record-breaking strike came in the 38th minute, two days before Messi’s 39th birthday. It also comes at a time when he has to deal with concerns about his father’s health at home.The goal extended another remarkable streak for Messi, who has now scored in six consecutive World Cup games. Only Frenchman Just Fontaine and Brazilian Jairzinho had previously achieved this feat.Messi had overtaken Germany’s Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals after scoring his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria in their Group J game in Kansas City.He had an early opportunity to get ahead of Klose against Austria, but missed a penalty in the ninth minute.Argentina have now won their first two group games and advanced to the knockout stage. Messi has scored all five of Argentina’s goals in the tournament so far, which is his sixth World Cup appearance.His second goal of the match came in stoppage time. Goalkeeper Alexander Schlager saved his initial effort, but Messi converted the rebound through a crowd of defenders.The record itself came in the first half when Thiago Almada allowed Facundo Medina to pass Messi. From about 20 yards, the Argentina captain struck with his left foot after catching Schlager moving the wrong way.As the ball crossed the line, Messi ran to the corner flag and raised his right arm in celebration in front of a crowd of 70,649 at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.Monday’s match was Messi’s 28th appearance in a FIFA World Cup, extending his own tournament record.