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FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina 2 – 0 Austria

🇦🇷 Argentina 2–0 Austria 🇦🇹

📅 Tue, 23 Jun 2026, 10:30 PM (IST)

⚽ 38' Lionel Messi (Argentina)

⚽ 90+2' Lionel Messi (Argentina)

🟨 Yellow Cards: Argentina 1, Austria 2

🏟️ Group J | FIFA World Cup 2026

🏟️ Dallas Stadium, USA

ARGENTINA secured a comfortable 2–0 victory over Austria to book their place in the Round of 32. Lionel Messi was the star of the match, scoring twice to become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history. After missing an early penalty, Messi responded with a superb first-half finish before sealing the win deep into stoppage time. AUSTRIA remained organised and competitive throughout, but the reigning champions controlled possession and limited their opponents' chances. The victory gives Argentina six points from two matches and confirms their progression from Group J.

🔥 Lionel Messi has now scored 5 goals in the FIFA World Cup 2026, including a hat-trick against Algeria in Argentina's opening match and a brace against Austria. He has increased his all-time FIFA World Cup tally to 18 goals, becoming the highest goalscorer in World Cup history. 🐐⚽🌍