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Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this achievement can be found through KSAT 12, the local ABC affiliate, which reported on Messi's record-breaking goal just days before his 39th birthday.
Lionel Messi has made history by breaking the World Cup scoring record. He achieved this feat while playing for Argentina in a match against Austria. The record-breaking goal was scored in the 38th minute, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead.
This milestone was reached after Messi had missed a penalty kick about half an hour earlier. The goal was his 17th in the World Cup, cementing his place in the record books. Further details about this achievement can be found through KSAT 12, the local ABC affiliate, which reported on Messi's record-breaking goal just days before his 39th birthday.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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