Lionel Messi dazzled once again as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas on Monday, as the legendary forward became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history as he led Argentina into the Round of 32.

Follow Argentina vs. Austria live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.

Lionel Messi has scored the opening goal, can he score more? Follow real-time updates, goals and highlights from the match here on Sportstar.

Argentina vs Austria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi scored twice to send Argentina into Round of 32.

The Argentina captain scored twice, including a stoppage-time clincher, to send the defending champions into the knockout stages and extend his World Cup goals record to 18.

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to advance into the round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Argentina now have six points from two game with a match left.

Argentina takes on Austria in FIFA World Cup 2026. Follow LIVE score, goals, lineups, key moments and full-time result.

Welcome to the live blog of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria. Both teams are coming fresh off a big win in their campaign opener and will be hoping to keep their winning streak intact and get one step closer to the knockout round. But who will succeed? Stay tuned to find out.

Lionel Messi scored both of Argentina's goals against Austria, giving him a record 18 for his World Cup career.

Lionel Messi moved into sole possession of the all-time World Cup scoring lead Monday, netting his 17th and 18th career tournament goals as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Group J play and clinched a spot in the Round of 32.