Lionel Messi Sets New World Cup Scoring Record with 17 Goals
In a historic moment, Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, achieving his 17th goal during Argentina's match against Austria.
Lionel Messi has made history by becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting his 17th goal in a match against Austria.
This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Miroslav Klose, who scored 16 goals in World Cup tournaments.
Messi's milestone comes as he continues to perform at a high level in his late 30s, showcasing his enduring talent on the world stage.
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Update at 19:35 UTC on 2026-06-22
Sky Sports reported Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas to secure their place in the knockout stages.
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Update at 20:29 UTC on 2026-06-22
BBC Sport reported Lionel Messi makes history as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's game against Austria. BBC Sport reported Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.
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Update at 22:56 UTC on 2026-06-22
BBC Sport reported Watch all the angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal against Austria in Argentina's 2-0 victory.
Sources: BBC Sport