Argentina beats Austria 2-0 to top Group G and reach World Cup round of 32

Argentina defeated Austria 2‑0 in their Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup held at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Lionel Messi scored both goals, bringing his tournament tally to five and extending his lead in the competition’s top‑scorer race.

The win secured first place in the group for Argentina and guaranteed their progression to the round of 32. Austria, who entered the game after a 3‑1 victory over Jordan, were unable to break through the Argentine defence. The match was broadcast live across the Middle East and North Africa on beIN Sports.

Messi’s performance also sparked discussion about a missed penalty early in the game; analysts noted that converting it would have given him a hat‑trick and a record‑tying 19 World Cup goals. Despite the missed chance, his two‑goal display reinforced his status as the tournament’s leading scorer.