Lionel Messi makes history as double in win over Austria moves him to 18 World Cup goals (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi scored two goals against Austria, moving him to 18 World Cup goals and making him the all-time top scorer. Argentina won 2-0, with Messi's performance securing their position in Group J.

• Lionel Messi scored two goals against Austria, making him the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals.
• Messi's first goal came in the 38th minute, and his second goal was in the 90+5 minute, securing a 2-0 victory for Argentina.
• Argentina's victory in Group J was decisive, with Messi's performance highlighting his continued dominance despite a missed penalty early in the game.