Scaloni: When Messi Gets Activated, Argentina Gets Activated
Messi recovered from an early penalty miss and scored both goals as Argentina secured a knockout-stage place in the 2026 World Cup, Scaloni said.
- Today, Lionel Messi scored 2 goals in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria at Dallas, securing the Albiceleste a spot in the World Cup knockout stages after recovering from an early penalty miss.
- Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni credited his team's maturity for overcoming a difficult start, while Austria coach Ralf Rangnick admitted his side failed to capitalize on opportunities despite controlling possession for significant periods.
- Scaloni praised Messi's commitment, noting "when Messi switches on, everyone switches on," as the 39-year-old forward worked hard to win back possession during defensive phases.
- Rangnick argued that VAR should have intervened before Messi's opening goal, citing a foul by Alexis Mac Allister against midfielder Xaver Schlager that went unpenalized.
- Defender Cristian Romero must undergo tests for an ongoing issue, with Scaloni preparing Argentina for the next phase of the World Cup tournament.
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DALLAS (Special Envoy).- Twelve years ago, Argentina won the first two World Cup matches. In Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte, in front of Bosnia Herzegovina (2-1) and Iran (1-0), with Lionel Messi goals in the two matches. The story is repeated in the 2026 World Cup. With other rivals, such as Algeria (3-0) and Monday in front of Austria (2-0), and other scenarios, because the selection made a trip from Kansas City to Dallas, but with the same…
One of the most shared images of Argentina's 2 to 0 victory over Austria did not record just another chapter in Lionel Messi's story. As he ran to celebrate the second goal, already at 50 minutes from the final stage, shirt 10 approached the advertising board and hit his hands with a man in a suit who shouted effusively behind the goal. It was Joaquín Bruno, journalist of the Argentine broadcaster. Bruno had remained alone at that point of the l…
Lionel Messi creates danger in front of the Austrian goal with a massive conclusion. The ball lands at Nicolás González, who suddenly ends up completely free.
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