Messi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with 17th goal in Argentina's win over Austria
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Jasmine Garsd
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Lionel Messi broke the all-time World Cup scoring record (men's and women's) by scoring his 17th goal during Argentina's match against Austria. He added another goal in stoppage time, securing a 2-0 victory. Messi had previously scored a hat trick in the tournament opener against Algeria. The record-breaking achievement cements his legacy as one of soccer's greatest players.
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bskyMessi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with 17th goal in Argentina's win over Austrian.prKey quotes
· 3 pulledMessi made the record goal, his 17th, during the first half of Monday's game against Austria.
Austria attacked relentlessly, and Argentina relied on its defense and on goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martinez.
The team captain started off the World Cup with a bang: in the opener against Algeria, Messi scored a hat trick: three goals.
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