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Argentina faces Austria with Messi aiming for World Cup scoring record

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:35 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Argentina faces Austria with Messi aiming for World Cup scoring record
Summary

Argentina is set to face Austria in a Group J match at the World Cup. The match is currently live, with Lionel Messi needing one goal to become the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer. Both teams won their opening games, setting the stage for a competitive encounter. In another Group J match, Jordan meets Algeria at 04:00 BST.

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By the Numbers
  • •Argentina and Austria are competing for Group J supremacy.
  • •Messi is one goal away from breaking Miroslav Klose's World Cup record.
  • •Both teams won their opening matches in the tournament.
  • •Jordan is also in action against Algeria at 04:00 BST.
Latest Updates
  • 5:50 PMCBS Sports — Lionel Messi breaks all-time men's World Cup goal scoring record for Argentina vs. Austria
  • 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record in Argentina v Austria
  • 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina face Austria as Messi looks to break World Cup scoring record
What they're saying
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Messi added to his tally, following a hat-trick in the opening game against Algeria, with the Argentina captain scoring against Austria in Dallas

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Messi has surpassed Germany's Miroslav Klose to stand alone as the greatest goal scorer in men's World Cup history

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Follow build-up before live BBC One, 5 Live and text commentary as Argentina face Austria at the World Cup.

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