Messi's double helped Argentina beat Austria at the 2026 World Cup

The Argentine national team defeated the Austrian team in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. The match ended with a score of 2:0 in favor of the South Americans. All the details are in the Izvestia article.

Messi's record

The first goal was scored by Argentina striker Lionel Messi in the 38th minute of the match, reports the portal "Sport-Express". The footballer set a record for goals at the World Championships. Already in stoppage time, in the fifth minute added to the second half, the team captain scored a double.

Position in Group J

The Argentine national team has secured an early exit to the 2026 World Cup play-off stage. Having scored six points based on the results of the matches played, the team confidently leads the standings of its group. The Austrian national team is in second position, with three points. Completing the quartet are the teams of Jordan and Algeria, who have not yet scored points. The national teams will play a full-time match on June 23.