Messi scores twice as Argentina secures knockout stage in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Lionel Messi scored both goals in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria on June 22 at AT&T Stadium, confirming their place in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. With these goals, Messi broke several World Cup records, including becoming the all-time leading scorer with 18 goals. Despite missing a penalty kick early in the match, he rebounded with a first goal in the 35th minute and another in extra time. Messi's contributions have been crucial, as he has scored all five of Argentina's goals in their first two victories.
- •Messi has broken the all-time World Cup goals record with 18 goals.
- •Argentina secured advancement to the knockout stage after this match.
- •Messi scored both goals in this 2-0 victory against Austria.
- •He missed a penalty kick but responded with two crucial goals.
- •Argentina has won both of their matches so far in the 2026 World Cup.
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