Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina
Summary
Lionel Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal for Argentina, breaking the previous scoring record during a match against Austria. This made him the top all-time World Cup scorer, and he has now scored in six consecutive World Cup games.Key Facts
- Messi scored his record-breaking 17th World Cup goal in the 38th minute against Austria.
- The goal gave Argentina a 1-0 lead in the match.
- He missed a penalty kick earlier in the game but still managed to break the record.
- Messi has scored in six straight World Cup matches, a feat matched only by two other players.
- He previously tied the record of 16 goals held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose.
- The match took place in Arlington, Texas, at a packed stadium with over 70,000 fans.
- Messi turned 39 years old two days after the game.
- Miroslav Klose expected Messi to break the record this tournament due to more games and strong teams like Argentina.
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