Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
Short overview
Lionel Messi set a new World Cup individual scoring record with his 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria, surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous mark.
Lionel Messi has broken the record for most goals scored by an individual in World Cup history, netting his 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria. The goal surpassed the previous record of 16 held by Germany's Miroslav Klose.
Messi's 17th World Cup goal came during the group stage encounter, adding to his tally of 18 total goals across his World Cup career. The Argentine captain continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in the tournament's history.
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