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Argentina advances to World Cup Round of 32; Messi sets scoring record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Argentina advances to World Cup Round of 32; Messi sets scoring record

Summary

Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Austria in the World Cup, allowing them to progress to the Round of 32. Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous record. Despite his record-breaking performance, Messi expressed frustration for missing a penalty but acknowledged the importance of the win. He highlighted the intense competition in the World Cup and the joy of sharing the moment with his teammates. Argentina's next challenge remains on the horizon as they aim to continue their World Cup journey.

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By the Numbers

•Messi scored twice against Austria to reach 18 World Cup goals.
•Argentina is through to the World Cup Round of 32.
•Messi felt angry about missing a penalty in the match.
•Miroslav Klose praised Messi for breaking his scoring record.
•Messi holds multiple World Cup records, including matches played and victories.

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2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi explains why he’s ‘angry’ with his record-breaking performance against Austria

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Argentina are through to the World Cup Round of 32 following their 2-0 win over Austria, in a match where Lionel Messi became the quadrennial tournament’s all-time leading scorer. The Inter Miami star came into this game level with Miroslav…
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