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Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with goal against Austria
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· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway The player's goal was his 17th in World Cup games, a significant milestone.
In international soccer news, a notable achievement occurred on Monday. A new record was set by a prominent player. Further details are available from KXAN.
The record was for scoring in the World Cup. This player now holds the top spot. The match involved defending champions from Argentina and their opponents, Austria.
The player's goal was his 17th in World Cup games, a significant milestone. Earlier in the match, he had missed a penalty kick, but still managed to make history. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from KXAN.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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