Argentina national football team is on the verge of making history in the 2026 World Cup with Lionel Messi as the protagonist. The Argentine star is tied with German Miroslav Klose at 16 goals in the World Cup and only needs one goal to become the all-time top scorer in the competition. In Argentina's debut against Algeria, Messi gave a recital of his versatility and scored three goals. Now, Lionel Scaloni's team faces Austria in a match that could be key to qualification. Messi has scored 16 goals in the World Cup, a record that equals the German Miroslav Klose. But the Argentine has the opportunity to surpass Klose and become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history. The form in which the albiceleste captain arrives at the World Cup invites you not to miss today's match. Against Algeria, Messi gave a recital of his versatility and scored three goals. The hat-trick has made him the oldest player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup. He achieved this at 38 years and 357 days, surpassing his longtime rival, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Argentine selection has a solid team and players like Rodrigo de Paul, Enzo Fernández, and Alexis Mac Allister, who can make a difference in the match against Austria. De Paul, with 77 disengagements to receive the pass, is always there for his teammates. Fernández, the player who ran the most kilometers in the World Cup debut, is another key player on the team. Mac Allister, who knows what it's like to win a World Cup, is also an important piece in Scaloni's team. The match against Austria can be a key match for Argentina's qualification and Messi has the opportunity to make history. The team's performance will depend on the players' ability to work together and create scoring opportunities. With Messi on the field, Argentina has a good chance of winning and advancing to the next round.