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Messi targets World Cup scoring record as Argentina faces Austria

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:41 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Messi targets World Cup scoring record as Argentina faces Austria

Summary

Lionel Messi aims to break the all-time World Cup goalscoring record when Argentina meets Austria on June 21. He equaled Miroslav Klose’s mark of 16 goals with a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 opener against Algeria. Argentina seeks to secure a knockout stage spot, riding a nine-match winning streak. Austria, after a late 3-1 victory over Jordan, also hopes to advance for the first time since 1982. Both teams have key players with injury concerns ahead of the match.

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By the Numbers

•Messi equaled Klose's World Cup goals record with 16 goals.
•Argentina opened the tournament with a 3-0 win over Algeria.
•Austria defeated Jordan 3-1 in their tournament opener.
•Argentina is on a nine-match winning streak.
•Injuries could affect key players for both teams.

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2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Messi eyeing World Cup goalscoring record when Argentina face Austria

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi will have his eyes on the all-time World Cup goalscoring record when Argentina aim to book their place in the knock-out stages against Austria on Monday. Messi, 38, moved level with Miroslav Klose’s mark of 16 goals on football’s biggest stage when he marked his 200th Argentina cap with his first World Cup hat-trick, powering the defending champions to a 3-0 win over Algeria in their tournament opener.
— Yahoo Sports

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