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Messi broke so many World Cup records his coach is tired of talking about him Original

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By Austin Curtright Verified
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June 22, 2026, 5:42 p.m. ET ARLINGTON, Texas – Lionel Messi turns 39 years old in less than 48 hours, but he’s still rewriting the record books. Most World Cup goals – men’s or women’s – in history (18). Most World Cup matches won (18). Most World Cup games played (28). Most minutes played (2,489). All of those records were broken by the legendary forward after he scored both of Argentina’s goals in its 2-0 over Austria on Monday, June 22, to clinch a spot in the knockout stage.
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Who will Argentina play in Round of 32? Possible World Cup bracket opponents Original

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By Austin Curtright Verified
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Updated June 22, 2026, 4:13 p.m. ET ARLINGTON, TX — Argentina is moving on to the World Cup knockout stage once again, locking up a spot in the Round of 32 after defeating Austria 2-0 on Monday, June 22. Who might the defending champions face first? Lionel Messi nearly broke the men's World Cup record for goals on a 12th-minute penalty kick against Austria, but his shot sailed wide right. It didn't take long, though, for perhaps the greatest player of all time to score his 17th World Cup goal.
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Messi breaks men's World Cup scoring record

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