Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
Messi scored twice, including the record breaker, as Argentina advanced after a 2-0 win and kept its perfect start in Group J.
- On Monday, June 22, 2026, Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history, netting two goals in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
- Messi's brace brought his total to 18 World Cup goals, surpassing Germany's Miroslav Klose's long-standing men's record of 16 and the overall tournament record of 17 previously held by Marta.
- Recovering from a ninth-minute penalty miss, Messi scored in the 38th minute before adding his second goal in the 95th minute to secure the win.
- The victory ensures Argentina advances to the knockout round, solidifying their position as group leaders following their opening 3-0 win against Algeria in Kansas City last week.
- Argentina now faces Jordan in their Group J finale on Saturday at 9 p.m. in Arlington, aiming to maintain momentum as defending champions prepare for the Round of 32.
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Argentina downs Austria, Messi sets World Cup scoring record
ARLINGTON, United States — Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday and send the champions into the last 32. The player widely regarded as the greatest of all time pounced late in the first half in Texas with a trademark left-footed finish after neat build-up play. The predatory goal added to his hat-trick in Argentina’s opening match to make it a r…
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