'A dream come true': Fans can't believe Messi's record-setting World Cup goal at Dallas Stadium

All across North Texas on Monday, Argentina fans and non-Argentina fans alike were in awe of Lionel Messi's World Cup record-setting goal he scored against Austria.Messi makes World Cup historyIn the 38th minute of Monday's Argentina vs. Austria match, Messi made history.His first goal vs. the Austrians was his 17th in his World Cup career, pushing him past Germany's Miroslav Klose for the most all-time World Cup goals.He added a second score late in the match for good measure, adding an 18th goal to his now-record total.Fans inside Dallas Stadium could be seen getting emotional right after Messi's record-setting goal.FOX 4's Steven Dial spoke with fans from Buenos Aires inside Dallas Stadium right after Messi's goal. One of them has a Messi tattoo on his leg he got during Argentina's run to the 2022 World Cup title in Qatar.Was the trip worth it? "Yes, of course!" they said.Even Austria fans who attended the match were in awe of Messi's accomplishment. "We did not have high hopes, but
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