History Maker: Lionel Messi Record-Breaking Goals Help Argentina Seal Round Of 32 Qualification In Dallas
Argentina Vs Austria Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi established a World Cup record by scoring his 17th and 18th goals, leading the defending champions Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday, thus securing their advancement to the knockout stage. Messi had a prime chance to set the record in the ninth minute but missed the penalty kick, sending the ball wide to the right. Nearly 30 minutes later, Messi took advantage of Alexander Schlager's misjudgment after Thiago Almada allowed Facundo Medina’s pass to pass by him, positioning the ball perfectly for Messi’s left foot. He added another goal in injury time, putting him two goals ahead of Germany's Miroslav Klose. Catch the best photos from ARG vs AUT, FIFA World Cup 2026 match here
A sculpture of soccer star Lionel Messi by artist Aldo Beroisa, that was unveiled for Argentina's opening World Cup match against Algeria, stands in Cutral Co, Argentina, at sunrise. | Photo: AP/Nestor Ponce
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: ARG take on AUT in Texas. AP
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) waves to the fans during the warm up before the World Cup Group J soccer match AP
A view of Dallas Stadium before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas AP/Sam Hodde
Austria fans toast with drinks outside the stadium before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria AP/Julio Cortez
An Argentina fan wears a mask of Argentina's Lionel Messi outside the stadium AP/Julio Cortez
Austria players warm up before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington AP
Argentina's Lionel Messi exercises during warmup before the World Cup Group J soccer match AP/Julio Cortez
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: ARG take on AUT in Texas AP
Argentina players pose before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas AP/Julio Cortez
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) reacts after failed to score a penalty kick during the World Cup Group J soccer match between AP
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Austria with teammates. AP
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Austria with teammates AP/Tony Gutierrez
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) walks on the pitch after scoring the opening goal of his team AP
Austria's Michael Gregoritsch (11) and Argentina's Lisandro Martinez (6) jump for the ball AP
Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, runs with the ball pursued by Austria's Xaver Schlager during the World Cup Group J soccer match AP
A young fan holds up a sign for Argentina's Lionel Messi during the World Cup Group J soccer match AP/Julio Cortez
Messi celebrates his goal against Austria. AP/Julio Cortez
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