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Messi breaks World Cup goal record on June 22
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: The article notes that Messi set a World Cup goal record on June 22, the same date as Maradona’s 1986 England goals.
WHO: Lionel Messi; Diego Maradona
WHAT: Messi broke the World Cup goal record on June 22, coinciding with Maradona’s 1986 “Hand of God” and “Goal of the Century” against England.
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 6:45 AM ET
WHERE: Argentina
WHY: The date June 22 coincides with Maradona’s 1986 matches against England and Messi’s record-breaking World Cup goal tally.
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