
Messi’s brace helped Argentina secure a knockout berth and extended his World Cup goals record to 18.
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ionel Messi scored both goals as Argentina secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Austria in Dallas on Monday. Having already broken Miroslav Klose’s long-standing goalscoring record with his opener in the first half, the Argentina captain struck again deep into stoppage time to seal all three points and confirm La Albiceleste’s progression from Group J.
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