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Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina defeats Austria 2-0

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina defeats Austria 2-0
Summary

Lionel Messi scored two goals in Argentina's group stage victory over Austria on June 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. With these goals, Messi becomes the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history, recording 18 goals. He surpassed Miroslav Klose's men's record and Brazil's Marta for the overall mark. Argentina outshot Austria 11-6 and will next play Jordan in their Group J finale on June 24.

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  • •Messi scores in the 38th and 94th minutes.
  • •Argentina now leads Group J with two wins.
  • •Messi surpasses Klose and Marta in World Cup goals.
  • •Argentina had 11 shots, five on target against Austria.
  • •Next match for Argentina is against Jordan on June 24.
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With the two goals scored in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday (22), Lionel Messi moved clear as the top scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals.After the victory that mathematically and ...

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Lionel Messi scored twice Monday in Argentina's group stage win over Austria to become the top overall goal scorer in World Cup history, with 18.

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