Argentina vs Austria — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 2
- Lionel Messi 38'⚽
- Lionel Messi 90+5'⚽
- Stefan Posch 40'
Venue
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Date
Monday, 22 June 2026
Kickoff
Match thread
As it happened
Full time: Argentina 2-0 Austria.
Argentina 2-0 Austria.
- 45+2'
Messi is now the leading scorer in the tournament with four goals.
- 45+4'
Seven minutes of stoppage time are added.
- 44'
Messi scores the opener, putting Argentina ahead.
Argentina 1-0 Austria.
- 9'
Lionel Messi misses a penalty, shooting wide of the right-hand post.
Kick-off — Argentina vs Austria is under way.
What happened
Match reportMessi's Record-Breaking Brace Seals Argentina's Win Over Austria
Lionel Messi scored twice, including a record-breaking goal, as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J clash, securing their spot in the Round of 32.
Read the full report — every goal & the key numbers →