'Not spending time thinking about my age': Messi after rewriting World Cup history
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Lionel Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal during Argentina's match against Austria on June 22, 2026, becoming the men's tournament's all-time leading scorer and surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous record. The Argentine captain, appearing in his sixth World Cup, achieved the historic milestone despite initially missing a penalty opportunity in the same match. The victory advances Argentina's bid to qualify from their group as the defending World Cup champions.
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Lionel Messi shattered FIFA World Cup records, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer and most victorious player just before his 39th birthday.
Despite the milestones, Messi emphasised his focus remains on fitness and feeling good, not his age.
He expressed uncertainty about playing in Argentina's next match but praised the team's competitive spirit, even after a missed penalty initially disrupted their rhythm. ...