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'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer

BBC Sport · Jun 22, 2026, 6:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Lionel Messi makes history as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's game against Austria.

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'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer

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