Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to take his World Cup tally to 18 goals — the all-time men's record — as Argentina secured a spot in the round of 32 with a commanding 2-0 victory in Dallas.

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FIFA World Cup 2026

Messi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record — Argentina 2-0 Austria

Lionel Messi scored a brace to become the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose, as Argentina cruised past Austria 2-0 in Dallas.

5 days ago3

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BreakingNational Teams

Argentina Thrash Austria 2-0 to Clinch Group J Top Spot

Argentina delivered a commanding display against Austria, winning 2-0 to secure first place in Group J and book their Round of 16 spot.

6 days ago4

Football

Argentina Ease Past Algeria 3-0 to Begin Title Defence in Style

World champions Argentina began their title defence with a composed 3-0 victory over a spirited Algeria side, showing they remain the team to beat.

7 days ago6

National Teams

Argentina Beat Mexico 2-0, Messi Takes His World Cup Tally to 5 Goals

Messi added two more goals against Mexico to reach 5 World Cup goals, while Argentina secured their place in the last 16 with a controlled 2-0 win.

9 days ago4

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National Teams

Algeria Eliminated After Argentina Defeat — Where Did the Fennecs Go Wrong?

A 0-3 loss to Argentina on matchday one effectively ended Algeria's 2026 World Cup ambitions. An honest assessment of where things went wrong for the Fennecs.

10 days ago4

National Teams

Messi Hat-Trick as Argentina Crush Saudi Arabia 4-1 — Group A Opener

Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick as Argentina dominated Saudi Arabia 4-1 in their Group A opener, sending an early warning to the rest of the tournament.

14 days ago3