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Messi breaks men's World Cup scoring record with 17th goal

Lionel Messi has broken the all-time World Cup scoring record, though the milestone is accompanied by controversy over a specific goal.

By · Published June 23, 2026 at 07:00 UTC · Updated June 25, 2026 at 21:04 UTC

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📍 The outcome

Lionel Messi broke the men's World Cup scoring record with goals against Austria, becoming the all-time leading scorer. Argentina advanced to the knockout stage of the tournament.

Some controversy arose over the validity of one of Messi's goals.

Epilogue added 67d ago, after coverage quieted.

Where it stands

Lionel Messi has set a new scoring record for the World Cup after scoring twice in a match against Austria. This performance helped the defending champions, Argentina, advance to the knockout stage. Earlier in the day, coverage from SFGATE and USA Today noted that Messi initially missed a penalty kick that would have established him as the men's World Cup scoring leader.

Reports from Reuters, ESPN Global, NPR, and ABC News highlight the record-breaking achievement, while USA Today reports that Marta has saluted the accomplishment. However, Yahoo Sports and Reuters emphasize growing controversy surrounding the opening goal, with Rangnick questioning the play. Additionally, Yahoo Sports reports an analyst has criticized a commentator for comparing Messi to Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

Future attention centers on Argentina's progress in the knockout stage. Coverage does not yet specify the final official goal count, as reports vary between 17 and 18 goals.

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Which team did Argentina play to achieve this record?

Argentina played against Austria.

Who has expressed support for Messi's record?

Marta has saluted Messi for breaking the all-time goals record, according to USA Today.

Why is the record-breaking goal controversial?

Rangnick questioned the opening goal, and Yahoo Sports reports that some believe it 'shouldn't have stood'.

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