Lionel Messi sets World Cup scoring record, sparking celebration from Vietnam’s Mỹ Tâm

Lionel Messi scored two goals as Argentina defeated Austria 2‑0 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas during the 2026 World Cup. The performance gave him his first brace at a World Cup and made him the all‑time leading goal‑scorer in men’s World Cup history.

Vietnamese singer Mỹ Tâm, attending the match as a fan, posted photos and a video of herself cheering, hugging her head and shouting in excitement. Her reaction went viral on social media, drawing hundreds of thousands of likes and comments that highlighted both her enthusiasm for Messi’s achievement and the broader fan excitement surrounding the historic moment.

The incident also prompted light‑hearted online banter comparing fan loyalties, with references to fellow Vietnamese actor Mai Tài Phến, known for supporting Cristiano Ronaldo.