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On Monday, Lionel Messi scored his 17th goal in his FIFA World Cup career, setting the all-time record for the tournament.

Messi’s goal in the 38th minute against Austria in Group J play surpassed Miroslav Klose’s record.

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The goal came two days before Messi’s 39th birthday and amid concerns about his ailing father back home.

Messi’s record-setting goal was his sixth consecutive goal in World Cup games.

Messi would score again in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas.