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Messi Shatters Maradona's Record, Becomes 1st Player To Achieve Stunning Feat

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July 4, 2026

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Messi Shatters Maradona's Record, Becomes 1st Player To Achieve Stunning Feat

Argentina icon Lionel Messi's record-breaking spree at the ongoing FIFA World Cup continued as he surpassed late compatriot and football wizard Diego Maradona for most assists in the history of the...

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FOX Sports Digital

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· Jun 24, 2026

Lisandro Martinez Emotional as Lionel Messi Breaks FIFA World Cup Scoring Record

Argentina star Lionel Messi's double against Austria saw him break the World Cup scoring record. The achievement left his team-mates full of admiration, with Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes and Lisandro Martinez all paying tribute to the captain's enduring brilliance and influence.

Planet Football

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· Jun 17, 2026

Ranking all of Lionel Messi’s 17 World Cup goals after record-breaking Austria strike

Record-breaker. The post Ranking all of Lionel Messi’s 17 World Cup goals after record-breaking Austria strike appeared first on Planet Football.

India TV News

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· Jun 22, 2026

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.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 22, 2026

World Cup: Record-making Messi scores twice as Argentina progress

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time record goalscorer as his double against Austria sent holders Argentina into the last 32.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 22, 2026

2026 World Cup: Messi breaks Klose’s record, now all-time highest goalscorer [Top 5]

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history. Messi netted his 17th goal at the 2026 edition, to open the scoring against Austria. The Inter Miami superstar had missed the chance to break the record earlier in the game, after he rolled his penalty wide of the post. But [] 2026 World Cup: Messi breaks Klose’s record, now all-time highest goalscorer [Top 5]

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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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Related coverage for "Messi Shatters Maradona's Record, Becomes 1st Player To Achieve Stunning Feat": FOX Sports Digital — Lisandro Martinez Emotional as Lionel Messi Breaks FIFA World Cup Scoring Record . Planet Football — Ranking all of Lionel Messi’s 17 World Cup goals after record-breaking Austria strike. India TV News — Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Miroslav Klose's goal record with historic 17th World Cup goal. MyJoyOnline — World Cup: Record-making Messi scores twice as Argentina progress. Daily Post Nigeria — 2026 World Cup: Messi breaks Klose’s record, now all-time highest goalscorer [Top 5]. Vanguard News — Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria