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Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina win

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June 22, 2026

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentina’s match against Austria on Monday, coming about a half hour after dropping his head in frustration when he missed a penalty kick. The record goal for a 1-0 lead came in the 38th minute and [] The post Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina win appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

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WRAL News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina

Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 17 goals in his career. He scored in the 38th minute of Argentina's game against Austria after missing a penalty kick in the ninth minute. The record goal for a 1-0 lead came two days before Messi’s 39th birthday, and amid the concern of an a...

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· Jun 22, 2026

Lionel Messi Makes World Cup History With Record-Breaking Goal Against Austria

Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in men's World Cup history on Monday, moving up to 17 and breaking a tie with Germany legend Miroslav Klose.

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 22, 2026

Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach knockout stage

Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals on Monday to break the tournament's all-time scoring record and lead Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria, sealing the...

Vanguard News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria

Lionel Messi set the outright all-time World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in the tournament as holders Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to reach the last 32 on Monday. The post Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria appeared first on Vanguard News.

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· Jun 22, 2026

Lionel Messi sets World Cup goal-scoring record vs Austria

Lionel Messi sets the all-time FIFA World Cup goals record with 17, passing Miroslav Klose during Argentina's match against Austria on Monday night.

NBC News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Lionel Messi breaks record for most career World Cup goals

Lionel Messi has broken the record for the most career goals at the World Cup by scoring in Argentina's game against Austria.

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Related coverage for "Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina win": WRAL News — Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina. Yen.com.gh — Lionel Messi Makes World Cup History With Record-Breaking Goal Against Austria. Daily Sabah — Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach knockout stage. Vanguard News — Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria. Fox News — Lionel Messi sets World Cup goal-scoring record vs Austria. NBC News — Lionel Messi breaks record for most career World Cup goals