Messi breaks World Cup’s all-time scoring record with 17th goal vs Austria
Summary
Lionel Messi broke the record for the most goals scored in FIFA World Cup history by scoring his 17th goal during Argentina’s match against Austria. This goal came during his sixth tournament, making him the first player to score in six consecutive World Cups.Key Facts
- Messi scored his record-breaking 17th World Cup goal in a Group J game versus Austria.
- He had tied the previous record of 16 goals held by Miroslav Klose by scoring three goals against Algeria earlier in the tournament.
- Messi is 38 years old and this is his sixth World Cup, starting in 2006.
- He has scored 121 goals in 201 matches for Argentina.
- Messi is one of three players to score in six successive World Cups.
- Argentina hopes to win back-to-back World Cups, a feat last achieved by Brazil in 1962.
- Messi’s father is recovering from a health issue, and Messi missed a penalty in the Austria game.
- Messi inspires his teammates despite injuries and personal challenges.
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