Argentina vs. Austria LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Messi makes history with special goal
Lionel Messi scored two goals to lead Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria in the 2026 World Cup, securing his team's spot in the knockout stages. With these goals, Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history.
Why it matters
This marks a historic milestone for one of the most iconic athletes in sports history during his final World Cup appearance.
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer at the World Cup as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas, confirming his side's place in the knockouts.
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