ARLINGTON, Texas, June 22: Argentina secured advancement in the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Austria, thanks to Lionel Messi's record-breaking performance.
Messi scored twice after missing an early penalty. His first goal came before halftime, converting Facundo Medina's low cross. This marked Messi's 17th World Cup goal, surpassing Miroslav Klose as the all-time top scorer.
Austria's defense, led by David Alaba, initially limited his impact until he struck again in stoppage time, netting his 18th goal and extending his World Cup scoring streak to six matches.