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Antonela Messi celebrates as Lionel Messi sets new World Cup scoring record

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Antonela Messi celebrates as Lionel Messi sets new World Cup scoring record
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First reported by N12 · Jun 22, 2026

What happened

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas. Antonela Messi watched from the stands with their three sons and celebrated with a heartfelt Instagram post. Messi broke a tie with Miroslav Klose and also became only the third player to score in six straight World Cup matches.

  • 01Messi became the World Cup’s all-time top scorer in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria.
  • 02Antonela and their three sons watched the record from the stands in Dallas.
  • 03She posted an emotional Instagram message celebrating his achievement.
  • 04Messi moved ahead of Miroslav Klose and scored in six straight World Cup matches.

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WallaCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Antonela Messi celebrates as Lionel Messi sets new World Cup scoring record
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Messi Sets New World Cup Scoring Record After Brace Against Austria
N12Center · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Messi Sets World Cup Scoring Record After Emotional Night
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Postmatch Exchange in Dallas Draws Attention
N12Center · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record, Then Has a Tense Postgame Exchange in Dallas
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Messi’s 17 World Cup Goals, and the Road to the Record
N12Center · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi Becomes the World Cup’s All-Time Top Scorer
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time top scorer
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Messi Sets All-Time World Cup Scoring Record with 17th Goal
N12Center · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi Becomes the World Cup’s All-Time Top Scorer
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi Becomes World Cup’s All-Time Leading Scorer
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Messi Becomes World Cup’s All-Time Top Scorer
N12Center · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Messi Becomes World Cup’s All-Time Top Scorer
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi Becomes World Cup's All-Time Top Scorer
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi becomes the all-time top scorer in World Cup history

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