Argentina Vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: History In Dallas As Messi Becomes All-Time WC Scorer For ARG

Peep peep! There goes the half-time whistle as Messi's record-breaking goal differentiates the two sides at the break.

Argentina 1-0 Austria

We've got seven minutes added on at the end of the first half.

Argentina 1-0 Austria 45+1'

We are minutes away from the half-time with ARG in the ascendancy. This has been a superb performance from the defending champions with AUT no where near them in the game so far.

Argentina 1-0 Austria 44'

Seems like AUT players have not taken the goal that much as Stefan Posch leaves the shoulder in on Enzo Fernandez to catch him in the face. Posch is booked.

Argentina 1-0 Austria 40'

Lionel Messi holds the record as the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, executing his trademark run just inside the penalty area to place the ball into the bottom corner.

Argentina 1-0 Austria 38'

This is turning out to be a feisty affair in the middle. Cristian Romero hits Gregoritsch on he head as the AUT players appeal to the ref to stop play but the game goes on.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 36'

We have hit the 30th minute in the game and it's still 0-0 in Dallas. Both sides are open at the back with either side capable of scoring.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 30'

Just as when the AUT players were starting to get into rhythm, the ref has called for hydration break. The players will not like this break. It just disrupts the rhythm of the game.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 26'

Lionel Messi sprints into the penalty area. He needs to take a shot with his right foot, yet he opts for an additional touch to maneuver around the defender, resulting in a loss of possession.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 20'

Austria earn a free-kick right on the edge of the box as Alexis Mac Allister puts in a clumsy challenge. Marcel Sabitzer whips it in but he doesn't catch it at all and it's cleared at the near post.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 16'

BREAKING! Messi proves he's HUMAN as the Argentine ace misses the penalty. The AUT keeper are ecstatic but that has not stopped the ARG fans to stop bouncing as they still chant.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 9'

Penalty awarded to Argentina as Austria players are angry at the call from the ref.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 8'

Lautaro Martinez is brought down in the box by Stefan Posch with VAR now having a look at a possible penalty.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 5'

The stadium in Dallas is a sea of blue and white. It's basically a home game for Argentina. Wherever Messi goes, his fandom follows.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 3'

Away we go.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 1'

Teams are out. National anthems coming up shortly.

Messi is currently tied with Argentina legend, Diego Maradona with eight assists. One more assist will see Messi hold the record.

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“It’s incredible that Messi started such a tournament with a hat-trick. Absolutely insane … Let’s hope he doesn’t [do it] again,” the 33-year-old said.

“We know what kind of opponent we’re up against, what kind of quality they have in their ranks, even besides Messi, but also what they’re capable of as a team.”

Argentina: Martinez, Martinez, Romero, Medina, Molina, De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Messi, Almada, Martinez

Austria: Schlager, Danso, Posch, Alaba, Schlager, Seiwald, Sabitzer, Schmid, Laimer, Wanner, Gregoritsch

• Total games: 02

• Argentina won: 01

• Austria won: 00

• Matches drawn: 01