Argentina 2–0 Austria (Match Ended)

Argentina defeated Austria thanks to a brace from Lionel Messi. With his first goal, Messi set the record for the most goals scored in the World Cup (his 17th).

Messi has now scored 5 goals in 2 matches at this World Cup. He is currently the tournament’s top scorer.

Argentina sits at the top of Group G with 6 points from 2 matches. Austria is second with 3 points from the same number of games. Jordan (third) and Algeria (fourth) have yet to secure any points.

By defeating Austria, Argentina has secured its place in the World Cup knockout stage.
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Goal! Argentina 2–0 Austria; Messi’s second goal

Stoppage time (95th minute).

A flurry of action erupted inside the Austrian penalty area, and ultimately, it was Messi who had the final say.

Initially, Alvarez’s shot struck an Austrian defender. Messi latched onto the rebound; he beat one defender, but his subsequent shot was blocked by another. Messi pounced on the rebound once more—and scored!