FIFA 2026: Lionel Messi Sets New Record As Argentina Beat Austria In Second Group Game
Argentina are guaranteed to qualify for the Last 16 after defeating Austria 2-0 with Lionel Messi scoring a brace in the second group game of the FIFA World Cup in Dallas, Texas. Argentina are the defending champions from Qatar 2022. Winning the second match is crucial to leading the table, and the Austrians could not hold them back. The Argentine striker, Messi, has extended his FIFA World Cup goal tally to 17, setting a new record as the all-time top scorer in the tournament's history. Messi set the sail with the opener, finishing off a cut back from Facundo Medina from inside the penalty area in the 38th minute. He doubled the lead late into the closing minutes of the second half, blasting home a rebound effort from inside the six-yard box. Earlier, the striker missed a penalty drawn from a tackle on Lautaro Martinez inside the box. Afterwards, he missed finishing a scoring opportunity inside the penalty area before eventually breaking the deadlock. Argentina...
