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Messi Breaks All-Time World Cup Scoring Record — And India Is Watching
NPR Topics: News·Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Lionel Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal against Austria, making him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history across both men's and women's tournaments. He then scored again in the same game, cementing the record. The 2026 World Cup is being held in North America and has a massive Indian fanbase following every match.
Why It Matters
Football fever is massive in India, and Messi is arguably the most followed athlete in the country. This is a once-in-a-generation record being broken in real time.
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