Lionel Messi's brace secured Argentina's spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria. Despite a missed penalty early on, the veteran forward broke the deadlock before adding a second in stoppage time. These goals propelled Messi to become the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history. Coach Scaloni lauded Messi's commitment and the team's resilience.

June 20 : Defending champions Argentina can take a major step towards the knockout stage when they face Austria in their second World Cup Group J match on Monday, after both sides…

Messi's hat-trick leads Argentina to victory over Austria. Argentina to win Group J at 84.5% YES.

Watch Messi lead Argentina against Austria in a crucial World Cup 2026 match, aiming for knockout stage qualification and personal records.

Lionel Messi on Monday became the outright all-time top scorer in World Cup history, netting his seventeenth goal in the competition during Argentina's match against Austria, on…

Lionel Messi is on the cusp of rewriting FIFA World Cup history as Argentina faces Austria. Following a record-breaking hat-trick in their opener, the 38-year-old legend aims to…

Messi could take the World Cup goal record outright after his hat-trick in Argentina’s opener

Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Follow Live score and updates on the Group J match in Dallas. | Football News

Lionel Messi needs one goal against Austria to break Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Argentina takes on Austria in FIFA World Cup 2026. Follow LIVE score, goals, lineups, key moments and full-time result.

The 41st game of the 2026 World Cup involves the defending champions and Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in men's World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose with his 17th goal during the match against Austria. | Football News

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered into the last 32 with a 2-0 victory over Austria.

Messi has become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history after a goal against Austria put him above German striker Miroslav Klose, who has 16.

ARGENTINA 2-0 AUSTRIA: Lionel Messi was once again at the forefront for Argentina after securing the all-time World Cup goalscoring record in victory in Dallas

Argentina are through to the last 32 but this game will be remembered for delivering a slice of World Cup history

Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals on Monday to break the tournament's all-time scoring record and lead Argentina to a 2-0 victory...

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday and send the champions into the last 32.

Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with Lionel Messi scoring twice to become the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history. The 38-year-old Argentine…

Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria

Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria.