Messi scores twice as Argentina defeats Austria in World Cup match

Lionel Messi scored two goals for Argentina in a 2-0 victory over Austria in Dallas on June 22, 2026. This match secured Argentina's advancement to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup. Messi, who missed an early penalty, broke the World Cup scoring record with his first goal, marking his 17th goal in the tournament's history. His second goal came in stoppage time. Argentina's win was confirmed later by Algeria's victory over Jordan, ensuring they will play the Group H runners-up in the next round.