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Argentina vs. Austria: 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Summary
Argentina has defeated Austria 2-0 in their Group J match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thanks to a historic performance by their captain.
Match Highlights & Key Updates:
Final Score: Argentina 2 – 0 Austria
Goal Scorers: Lionel Messi scored both goals for Argentina. He opened the scoring in the 38th minute and sealed the victory with a second goal deep into stoppage time (90+5′).
History Made: With his two goals, Lionel Messi officially broke the record to become the all-time highest goalscorer in men’s FIFA World Cup history, bringing his career total to 18 World Cup goals.
Milestones: Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer marked his 100th cap for his national team during the match.
Match Context: Despite a well-organized defensive effort by Austria, they struggled to create dangerous attacking chances. This victory puts Argentina in a prime position to advance to the knockout stages, while Austria will need a strong result in their final group match against Algeria.
