Lionel Messi leads Argentina to victory while breaking World Cup scoring record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi scored twice to help Argentina secure a place in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a win over Austria. However, he missed a penalty earlier in the match, expressing frustration despite the team’s overall performance. Following the match, Messi acknowledged the significance of the victory, stating it was hard-fought and critical for their progression. Argentina will conclude their group campaign against Jordan on June 24.
- •Messi becomes World Cup's all-time leading scorer with two goals against Austria.
- •Argentina clinches a spot in the knockout stage of the tournament.
- •Messi misses a penalty but contributes to the team's victory.
- •Next match for Argentina is against Jordan on June 24.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Spectacular’ - Messi thrilled to beat World Cup scoring record but ‘really angry’ to miss penalty
"There was more GOATness on show on Monday.
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