In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defending champions Argentina advanced to the round of 32 by defeating Austria 0-2 thanks to a superb performance by captain Lionel Messi.
In the Group G match played at the Dallas Stadium, Argentina dominated the game from the start and secured their place in the next round by winning their second match in a row.
The first goal of the match came in the 39th minute when Lionel Messi headed the ball into the net and Argentina took the lead. Earlier, Argentina also won a penalty, but the team could not take advantage of this opportunity.
In the second half, Austria tried to get back into the match. In the 47th minute, Marcel Sabitzer made a dangerous attack towards the goal, but the defender and goalkeeper of Argentina, Emiliano Martinez managed this situation.
Messi was the focal point of Argentina’s attacks throughout the match, constantly troubling the Austrian defense with his skill. He created many chances and laid the foundation for several dangerous attacks.
In the last moments of the match, Argentina doubled its lead. Messi scored another spectacular goal in extra time, after which the referee blew the final whistle and Argentina won 0–2.
With this victory, Argentina not only gained three important points and entered the round of 32.
Lionel Messi became the most goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history by scoring twice against Austria.
These two goals brought Messi’s World Cup tally to 18 and broke the record of 16 goals held by former German star Miroslav Klose.
Messi is now the top scorer in World Cup history, Miroslav Klose is second with 16 goals. Brazilian hero Ronaldo Nazario is in third place with 15 goals.
Messi’s historic performance proved once again that he is one of the greatest football players in the world and a key player in Argentina’s success in the 2026 World Cup.
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