Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
Summary
Lionel Messi scored two goals to set a new World Cup record with 18 goals, helping Argentina win 2-0 against Austria. With this win, Argentina, the defending champion, moved on to the knockout stage of the tournament.Key Facts
- Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals in the match against Austria.
- He missed an early penalty but later scored two goals to break the scoring record.
- The match took place in Arlington, Texas, at AT&T Stadium.
- Messi tied then surpassed Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who had 16 World Cup goals.
- Messi has scored all five of Argentina’s goals in the current tournament.
- Argentina has won eight straight World Cup games, including this one.
- The crowd was mostly pro-Argentina, many wearing Messi’s No. 10 jersey.
- Austria can still advance if they win their next game against Algeria.
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