Messi sets new FIFA World Cup goal scoring record as Argentina makes it to knock out round

2026 FIFA World Cup (Group J):

• Argentina 2-0 Austria
• Argentina 3-0 Algeria
• Austria 1-1 Jordan

Argentina edged a spirited Austria 2-0 in Group J contest of the on-going FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Dalla Stadium on Monday evening.

38-year-old Lionel Andres Messi scored a brace during the momentous duel.

The Argentina captain who lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy four years ago in Qatar set up a new FIFA World Cup goal scoring record, netting his 17th and 18th goals to become the all-time record goal scorer.

Ironically, Messi had missed a penalty in the 8th minute when he struck wide of the goal frame.

Messi once against scored in additional time off the 90 minutes to seal the victory as Argentina secured their second victory at the championship to make it six points with a game to spare against Jordan in the coming days.

Messi is also the tournament top scorer so far with five goals to his name, having scored a hat-trick against Algeria in the opener at the San Francisco Bay Area stadium, Santa Clara.

Next Group J matches:

Group J will climax on the 28th June 2026 with the last two matches; all kicking off at the same time.

Argentina will take on Jordan at the Dallas stadium whilst Austria face Algeria at the Kansas City stadium, Kansas city.

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