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Messi bag two records as Argentina beat Austria

Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.
Jun 22, 2026, 03:21 pm - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline

Argentina
Austria
  • KO
  • 9
  • 38
  • 40
  • HT
  • 57
  • 64
  • 65
  • 67
  • 68
  • 76
  • 76
  • 78
  • 82
  • 85
  • 90+2
  • 90+5
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Argentina 2, Austria 0.
98'
Second Half ends, Argentina 2, Austria 0.
90'+8'
Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left from a direct free kick.
Match Stats
ARGAUT
Possession
53.6%
46.453.6
46.4%
Shots on Goal
5
1
Shot Attempts
12
6
Yellow Cards
2
2
Corner Kicks
1
3
Saves
1
2
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