Messi scores twice as Argentina leads 2-0 against Austria in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:19 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Lionel Messi scored two goals to help Argentina secure a 2-0 victory over Austria in their FIFA World Cup 2026 match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 22. After missing an early penalty, Messi recovered, scoring his first goal in the 38th minute and a second just before the match ended. With these goals, he became the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 17 career World Cup goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record. Argentina's next match is against an opponent yet to be determined on June 27, as they complete their group stage.
- •Messi capitalized on his scoring opportunities after an early penalty miss.
- •Argentina now leads Group J with two victories in the tournament.
- •Messi's goals bring his World Cup total to 17, a new record.
- •The match took place on June 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.
- •Argentina's final Group J match is scheduled for June 27.
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"Lionel Messi overcame an early penalty kick miss by scoring twice to become the World Cup's all-time goal-scoring lead in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.
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