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Lionel Messi scores twice for Argentina in World Cup match against Austria

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:28 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Lionel Messi scores twice for Argentina in World Cup match against Austria

Summary

Lionel Messi scored two goals in Argentina's match against Austria on June 23, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history at age 38. He has now accumulated five goals in the 2026 tournament, the best single-World Cup total for a player of his age. Messi's performance has been exceptional, as only a handful of players have scored multiple goals at the World Cup while aged 35 or older. Argentina's next group stage game is against Jordan on June 27, and they have already qualified for the knockout rounds.

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By the Numbers

•Messi's brace raises his World Cup goal total to five.
•This performance marks a record for a 38-year-old in World Cups.
•Argentina will face Jordan on June 27 in their final group stage match.
•The team has qualified for the knockout rounds.

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What they're saying

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World Cup scoring usually falls off sharply in the late 30s. Messi’s 2026 run is pushing against that history and the chart shows just how rare it is.
— Yahoo Sports

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