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Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina
By Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentina’s match against Austria on Monday, coming about a half hour after he had missed a penalty kick.The record goal for a 1-0 lead came in the 38th minute and two days before Messi’s 39th birthday, and a...
Key takeaway The record goal for a 1-0 lead came in the 38th minute and two days before Messi’s 39th birthday, and a...
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
For San Antonio soccer fans, Lionel Messi's record-breaking performance is a thrilling development, and many are likely following his progress in the World Cup with great interest. As a city with a strong Hispanic influence and a growing soccer scene, the achievements of Argentine captain Messi are likely to resonate with local residents. The fact that Messi equaled and then surpassed the record for most World Cup goals while playing in the United States, with one of his games taking place in Kansas City, may also spark local discussion about the global reach of the sport. With Argentina advancing to the knockout round, San Antonio fans will be watching closely to see how far Messi and his team can go in the tournament, and how his individual achievements will continue to inspire and captivate audiences in the Alamo City.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentina’s match against Austria on Monday, coming about a half hour after he had missed a penalty kick.The record goal for a 1-0 lead came in the 38th minute and two days before Messi’s 39th birthday, and a...
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