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Lionel Messi breaks all-time scoring record and other World Cup highlights, in photos

Lionel Messi became the leading goalscorer in men's World Cup history during a match against Austria in Arlington, Texas. Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 on Monday. Messi reached 17 tournament goals to claim the record.

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Lionel Messi surpassed the previous World Cup goalscoring record with a two-goal performance against Austria.

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  1. Lionel Messi Sets All-Time World Cup Scoring Record

    Lionel Messi became the leading goalscorer in men's World Cup history during a match against Austria in Arlington, Texas. Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 on Monday. Messi reached 17 tournament goals to claim the record.

    What's confirmed:

    • Lionel Messi broke the all-time scoring record for the men's World Cup against Austria.
    • Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas.
    • Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal to set the record.
    • Kylian Mbappé equaled the previous record of 16 goals with two scores for France against Iraq.
    • France defeated Iraq 3-0.
    • Norway beat Senegal 3-2 with two goals from Erling Haaland.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Messi for scoring five goals in World Cup 2026 matches.
    • Rangnick questioned the opening goal following Argentina's win.
    • Messi broke the record by passing Marta.
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