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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
Messi scored twice and Argentina reached the knockout stage after a 2-0 win, while the 38-year-old set a new World Cup goals mark.
- On Monday, Argentina captain Lionel Messi became the men's FIFA World Cup all-time leading scorer, netting his 17th and 18th goals in a 2-0 victory over Austria in Arlington, Texas.
- Entering his sixth tournament, Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose's previous men's record of 16 goals, reaching the milestone exactly 20 years after his World Cup debut.
- Despite missing an early penalty, Messi scored in the 38th minute off a pass from Facundo Medina and added a stoppage-time goal in the 95th minute to secure the 2-0 win.
- The victory confirms Argentina's place in the knockout round with six points from two matches. Defending champions Argentina will conclude group play against Jordan on Saturday.
- Messi's 18 goals now eclipse the 17-goal record held by Brazil's Marta in women's competition, solidifying his standing at age 38 as he continues to drive Argentina's campaign.
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Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina
Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals in his career after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria. He scored in the 38th minute and again in stoppage time after missing a penalty kick…
Thanks to a double of his captain, now the only best scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals in six editions, Argentina beats Austria (2-0) and secures his qualification for the second round. Lionel Messi, who missed a penalty, scored all the goals of his team so farFive goals in two World Cup matches, 100% of those registered by Argentina. For any football player, this would be an immeasurable feat, not to say a miracle. For Lionel Messi, who…
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