Argentina booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockouts by beating Austria 2-0 in a Group J match at Dallas Stadium on Monday.
Lionel Messi struck twice to give Argentina the three points. For the opening goal, Messi completed a team move from the edge of the penalty area to become the World Cup’s top scorer with 17, surpassing German Miroslav Klose.
The 38-year-old then added a second late in second-half stoppage time, taking his tournament total to five.
Earlier in the match, Messi missed a penalty after putting his effort wide, but he made amends to guide Argentina to a sixth consecutive knockout qualification.
Argentina won the opening match 3-0 against Algeria thanks to a hat-trick from Messi.
Argentina vs Austria – Player Ratings
Argentina: Martínez (7.7), Molina (7.2), Romero (7.0), Martínez (7.7), Medina (7.9), De Paul (7.5), Mac Allister (7.4), Fernández (7.7), Almada (7.2), Messi (8.5), Martínez (7.0)
Subs: Otamendi (6.0), González (6.1), Álvarez (6.3), Tagliafico (no rating), Paredes (no rating)
Austria: Schlager (6), Posch (5.8), Danso (6.3), Alaba (7.4), Laimer (6.0), Seiwald (7.0), Schlager (5.7), Schmid (6.5), Wanner (6.3), Sabitzer (6.6), Gregoritsch (6.1)
Subs: Friedl (5.0), Prass (6.2), Arnautovic (5.0), Wimmer (6.2), Chukwuemeka (no rating)
Published on June 23, 2026
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