Argentina faces Austria with Messi aiming for World Cup scoring record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina face Austria as Messi looks to break World Cup scoring record
"Follow build-up before live BBC One, 5 Live and text commentary as Argentina face Austria at the World Cup.
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