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Lionel Messi scores two goals, sets World Cup scoring record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 10:56 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Lionel Messi scores two goals, sets World Cup scoring record

Summary

Lionel Messi scored both goals in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria on June 22, 2026, during the World Cup in Arlington, Texas. This performance allowed Messi to break the World Cup scoring record, bringing his total to 18 goals. After missing a penalty kick early in the match, he netted his first goal in the 38th minute, followed by another in stoppage time. Messi's achievement marks his sixth consecutive World Cup game with a scored goal. Argentina has now advanced to the knockout round, winning its first two group games.

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By the Numbers

•Messi scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Austria.
•He now holds the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals.
•The match took place in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026.
•Messi missed an early penalty kick before scoring.
•Argentina has won its first two group games.

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10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals

What they're saying

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ARLINGTON, Texas — Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and he is already doing that again in his sixth World Cup. The Argentina captain now has the World Cup scoring record all to himself after another standout performance, one that began with frustration after missing a penalty kick and ended in pure elation with another victory.
— Yahoo Sports

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