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Lionel Messi makes World Cup history with record sixth appearance and another milestone goal
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First reported by N12 · Jun 16, 2026
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Lionel Messi became the first player to appear in six World Cups and added another historic goal for Argentina. The match also marked his 200th Argentina appearance, and he continues to close in on major World Cup scoring records. Argentina plays Austria in Dallas on June 22.
- 01Messi became the first player to appear in six World Cups.
- 02He played his 200th match for Argentina.
- 03His latest goal came 20 years after his first World Cup strike.
- 04He is two goals behind Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup record.
- 05Argentina faces Austria in Dallas on June 22.
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