Argentina beats Austria 2-0 as Messi becomes World Cup all-time top scorer

Argentina defeated Austria 2‑0 in a World Cup 2026 group‑stage match, securing a place in the round of 16. Lionel Messi scored both goals, a brace that lifted him to become the tournament’s all‑time leading scorer.

After the game, Messi explained the build‑up to the first goal, noting a pass from teammate Facundo Medina and comparing the movement to a historic assist he received from Jordi Alba years earlier. He also praised the collective play of teammates Thiago Almada, Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez that created the space for his finish.