Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:26pm on 22 Jun 2026,Monday Sports
Lionel Messi scored both goals as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match and secured a place in the Round of 32. The Argentine captain opened the scoring in the 38th minute before adding a second goal in stoppage time. Messi missed a penalty earlier in the match but still delivered a historic performance. His brace took his World Cup goal tally to 18, surpassing Germany legend Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer. The win ensured Argentina's progress to the knockout stage and added another remarkable achievement to Messi's legendary career. (PC: X)
