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Lionel Messi leads Argentina to victory over Austria in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:34 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to victory over Austria in World Cup match

Summary

Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals as Argentina secured a 2-0 victory against Austria in Dallas on June 22, 2026. Following a missed penalty, Messi rebounded with a goal from a setup by Thiago Almada. The win propelled Argentina to the knockout stage, confirming their spot in the last 32 of the tournament. Messi's performance displayed resilience and adaptability, overcoming the earlier penalty miss and orchestrating plays to confuse Austria's defense.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Dallas on June 22, 2026.
•Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals in the match.
•The victory secured Argentina's advancement to the knockout stage.
•Messi missed an early penalty but contributed actively to Argentina's attack.
•Argentina leads Group J following the win over Austria.

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Argentina 2-0 Austria: Lionel Messi scored his record-breaking 17th and 18th World Cup goals in Dallas to send Argentina into the knockout stage after recovering from a missed penalty
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