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Lionel Messi breaks men's World Cup all-time goal record vs. Austria
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sanjesh Singh , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 22, 2026
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Key points This feat was accomplished during a match against Austria, where Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal. Lionel Messi has achieved a new milestone in his career, breaking the record for most men's World Cup goals.
Lionel Messi has achieved a new milestone in his career, breaking the record for most men's World Cup goals. This feat was accomplished during a match against Austria, where Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal. The goal was made possible by a feed from Facundo Medina.
The match took place at Dallas Stadium, although details of the game are limited. Messi's achievement surpasses the previous record held by Germany's Miroslav Klose.
For more information on this record-breaking event, readers can refer to the original source, which may provide further details on the match and Messi's accomplishment.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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