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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
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· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway Lionel Messi set a World Cup record by scoring his 17th and 18th goals.
A World Cup match was played in the area on Monday. Defending champion Argentina won 2-0 against Austria, advancing to the knockout stage. Lionel Messi set a World Cup record by scoring his 17th and 18th goals.
He initially missed a chance to break the record with a penalty kick in the ninth minute. Further details about the match are available from the source. The game was significant for Messi, who was able to achieve a new record in the World Cup.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
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