FIFA World Cup 2026: Key events from June 17
Lionel Messi's historic record at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and events with the Russian flag at the stadium in New York.
Lionel Messi has set many historical records at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 17 June. Messi, who has equaled Miroslav Klose's record to become the highest goalscorer in World Cup history so far, impressed everyone with his performance.
Meanwhile, a Sibir fan shared an incident of him carrying a Russian flag during a match in New York.
In addition, Norwegian player Erling Haaland has also broken the record of Norway's best goal scorer in the World Cup.
Messi has the distinction of playing six times in this World Cup, and he even shed tears emotionally after his first goal.
A strange incident occurred in this match between Iraq and Norway when a pipe burst under the field.
Messi also achieved the title of the greatest player in the World Cup, leaving behind Cristiano Ronaldo's record.
In the match against France, referee Fedotov also expressed his opinion about the penalty awarded to Mbappé.
Messi has created a record which was achieved by only two players till now.
Amidst all these incidents, Senegal's coach also mentioned the reasons for the defeat in the first match against France.
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