Lionel Messi's Argentina goals and records
Lionel Messi achieved two significant milestones in his Argentina career. He scored his final goal for the Argentine national team in a match against Egypt in Atlanta, equalizing the score at 2-2. Additionally, Messi broke Miroslav Klose's FIFA World Cup goalscoring record by scoring his 17th World Cup goal during Argentina's group stage match against Austria.
Key takeaways
- 1.Messi scored a late equalizer against Egypt that marked his last-ever goal for Argentina
- 2.Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose's previous World Cup goal-scoring record of 16 goals with his 17th goal against Austria
- 3.These records represent notable achievements in Messi's international football career with Argentina
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Watch: Messi's last-ever goal for Argentina
Lionel Messi scored a late equaliser for Argentina against Egypt in a match played in Atlanta, bringing the score to 2-2. The goal marked a significant moment as it was Messi's final goal for the Argentine national team. The dramatic late-game finish highlighted Messi's continued ability to make crucial impacts in important matches.
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How Messi broke Klose's World Cup goalscoring record
Lionel Messi has broken Miroslav Klose's record for most goals scored by an individual player at the FIFA World Cup, achieving his 17th goal during Argentina's group stage match against Austria. This historic milestone marks another significant achievement in Messi's illustrious World Cup career.
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