Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with Lionel Messi scoring twice to become the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history. The 38-year-old Argentine legend broke Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals, cementing his status as one of football's greatest players. With two victories from two matches, Argentina have mathematically secured their passage to the last 32.
World Cup 2026: Messi makes history as Argentina dominate Austria
Political Leaning Analysis
Score: 0.00 •
Center / Neutral
Left
Center
Right
Story Timeline
Tue 23:03 - BBC Headlines
How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side
Fri 09:44 - DW All
Jonathan Tah's first World Cup and the long wait
Fri 09:44 - DW Top
Jonathan Tah's first World Cup and the long wait
Mon 06:30 - Al-Monitor
Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow
Mon 15:53 - The Telegraph
World Cup 2026 formation builder: Pick your England team
Wed 12:01 - The Telegraph
World Cup 2026 formation builder: Pick your England team
Wed 13:42 - DW All
World Cup 2026: Africa's new era takes shape
Wed 13:42 - DW Top
World Cup 2026: Africa's new era takes shape
Wed 13:42 - DW World
World Cup 2026: Africa's new era takes shape
Fri 08:26 - DW All
Germany's 2026 World Cup squad built on African roots
Fri 08:26 - DW Top
Germany's 2026 World Cup squad built on African roots
Sun 09:25 - BBC Headlines
How many World Cup Golden Boot winners can you name?
Mon 00:14 - DW All
Deniz Undav: Germany's 2026 World Cup supersub
Mon 00:14 - DW Top
Deniz Undav: Germany's 2026 World Cup supersub
Mon 16:12 - TVN24 (PL)
"Hero" of the World Cup was honored. Like this?
Mon 19:08 - France 24
World Cup 2026: Messi makes history as Argentina dominate Austria
Mon 20:50 - DW All
Nadiem Amiri: 'Never thought I'd be at the World Cup'
Mon 20:50 - DW Top
Nadiem Amiri: 'Never thought I'd be at the World Cup'
Tue 04:00 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Five necessary changes in health care. What should the Southern Hospital case teach us?
Tue 04:02 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Eating ice cream reduces the risk of diabetes? Scientists do not boast about this study