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Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Miroslav Klose's goal record with historic 17th World Cup goal
The moment finally came for Argentine legend Lionel Messi, as the veteran forward scored his 17th FIFA World Cup goal. He broke the record of German legend Miroslav Klose, who scored 16 goals in the tournament, and Messi managed to break the record with a magnificent goal against Austria.
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WRAL News
· 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...
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina win
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.
Business Today
· Jul 9, 2026
He's 39, it's his 6th World Cup, and he has scored more men's World Cup goals than anyone in history — meet Messi 2026
At 39, Messi has reached 21 career World Cup goals — surpassing Miroslav Klose's all-time men's record. He has also scored his first World Cup hat-trick and leads the 2026 Golden Boot race. Here's every record in one gallery.
Off The Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi breaks record for career goals scored at the World Cup
Argentina star Lionel Messi has set a new record for career goals scored at the men’s World Cup, recording his 17th World Cup goal against Austria on Monday. Messi scored the record goal in the 38th minute, burying a left-footed one-timer off a pass from Facundo Medina. Messi had a chance to break the record []...Click to read more
NDTV
· Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi Misses Penalty Before Becoming FIFA Cup's Highest Goal-Scorer
Messi's goal against Austria was his 17th in the FIFA World Cup - most by any man in history.
FOX Sports Digital
· Jun 30, 2026
Watch Out, Messi: Mbappé Scores 18th World Cup Goal, One Shy Of All-Time Record
Lionel Messi broke the all-time record for goals at the FIFA World Cup early into this year's tournament; Kylian Mbappé is doing everything he can to make sure that Messi doesn't leave with it.
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Related coverage for "Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Miroslav Klose's goal record with historic 17th World Cup goal": WRAL News — Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina. CityNews Montreal — Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina win. Business Today — He's 39, it's his 6th World Cup, and he has scored more men's World Cup goals than anyone in history — meet Messi 2026. Off The Press — Lionel Messi breaks record for career goals scored at the World Cup. NDTV — Lionel Messi Misses Penalty Before Becoming FIFA Cup's Highest Goal-Scorer. FOX Sports Digital — Watch Out, Messi: Mbappé Scores 18th World Cup Goal, One Shy Of All-Time Record