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2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi Told His Record-Breaking Goal ‘Should Not Have Stood’

Lionel Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose to become the all-time leading scorer in Men's World Cup history during a match against Austria. Argentina advanced to the last 32 following the victory. However, some critics argue that one of the record-breaking goals should not have stood.

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Messi has officially broken the all-time World Cup scoring record during Argentina's win over Austria.

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  1. Lionel Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record Amidst Controversy

    Lionel Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose to become the all-time leading scorer in Men's World Cup history during a match against Austria. Argentina advanced to the last 32 following the victory. However, some critics argue that one of the record-breaking goals should not have stood.

    What's confirmed:

    • Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose's all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record during a match against Austria.
    • Argentina defeated Austria to advance to the last 32 of the tournament.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The record-breaking goal should not have stood due to contentious circumstances.
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