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Messi scores twice as Argentina leads Austria 2-0 in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:10 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Messi scores twice as Argentina leads Austria 2-0 in World Cup match

Summary

Leo Messi’s outstanding performance helped Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria on June 23, 2026. Messi scored both goals, bringing his total to 18 World Cup goals and surpassing Miroslav Klose’s historic record. This win secures Argentina’s place in the tournament's final stage. Global media outlets, including MARCA and Corriere dello Sport, have hailed Messi as the 'Master of the World' and 'the best in history'.

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By the Numbers

•Messi scores two goals against Austria.
•Argentina wins 2-0 and advances to the finals.
•Messi sets a new World Cup record with 18 goals.
•Global media praises Messi's historic achievement.
•Match occurred on June 23, 2026.

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What they're saying

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Leo Messi’s display against Austria (2-0), where he scored a brace and reached 18 historic World Cup goals, has sparked collective frenzy across the front pages of the world’s leading sports newsp...
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