The Argentina national football team won 2-0 against Austria in their second match in the 2026 World Cup. Leo Messi scored two historic goals, becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cup history.

What happened in the match?

The match started in favor of the albiceleste with a penalty on Lautaro Martínez, but Messi adjusted his shot too much in front of Alexander Schlager's size and sent it out.

How did the Argentina national football team react?

The Argentina national football team reacted with a goal from Leo Messi in a trademark play, one of those we've seen a thousand times when he wore the Barça jersey.

What does this victory mean for the Argentina national football team?

This victory means that the Argentina national football team becomes the first in group J in the 2026 World Cup.

| Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | Leo Messi's goals | 2 | | Match result | 2-0 | | Position in the group | First