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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the match and Messi's record-breaking achievement can be found through local news sources such as KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
Lionel Messi has achieved a new World Cup record, scoring his 17th and 18th goals in the tournament. This milestone was reached during a match where Argentina, the defending champion, secured a 2-0 win over Austria. The victory has allowed Argentina to advance to the knockout stage.
Earlier in the match, Messi had a chance to break the record with a penalty kick in the ninth minute but missed. Further details about the match and Messi's record-breaking achievement can be found through local news sources such as KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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