Event Brief
Messi sets World Cup record with 17th goal
Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
Summary: Lionel Messi became the highest-scoring player in World Cup history after scoring his 17th goal for Argentina.
WHO: Lionel Messi
WHAT: Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal to become the all-time leading scorer.
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM ET
WHERE: Austria
WHY: He scored against Austria, putting him above Miroslav Klose’s 16 World Cup goals.
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