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Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32

BBC Sport · Jun 22, 2026, 8:29 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.

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Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32

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