Argentina vs Austria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Record-breaking Messi scores twice as Argentina seal last-32 berth

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

Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Austria (AFP)

Argentina vs Austria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Dallas witnessed magic. Dallas witnessed history. And at the centre of both was Lionel Messi. After a nervy opening spell that saw Messi miss a penalty and squander another chance, the Argentine captain responded in style to break Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record. Messi's landmark strike gave the defending champions a deserved lead heading into the break, although Austria have shown far more resistance than Algeria did in Argentina's 3-0 opening win last week. In the closing minutes of the second half, he produced a bit of magic to score his 18th World Cup goal to seal Argentina's spot in the Round of 32.

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• 23 Jun 2026, 12:54:11 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: That's a wrap

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Stay tuned though on HT Sports for France for Iraq game, where Mbappe will be in action. Can he close in the gap on the goal-scoring chart? He has four goals less than Messi now.

• 23 Jun 2026, 12:53:15 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: What's next for Argentina?

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: They play Jordan in their final group game, on June 27 at the same venue. But with the Round of 32 berth sealed, they probably will want to rest Messi and keep him fresh for the knockouts.

• 23 Jun 2026, 12:52:03 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: That celebration!

  

  Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 22, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Issei Kato TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (REUTERS)

• 23 Jun 2026, 12:33:14 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina win!

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The defending champions are through to the round of 32 with that 2-0 win.

  Messi looked for the hat-trick. But the freekick goes wide of the mark. But he is the happy man. Argentina are the happy side. And their journey continues.

• 23 Jun 2026, 12:32:01 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: How did that happen?

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Alvarez collects the pass from Messi. A half-hearted effort and the ball bounces back to a fellow teammate, who then passes it to Messi, who by then had postioned himself inside the box. The captain then battles 4-5 defenders and on his second try puts it past the clutter for his second goal.

• 23 Jun 2026, 12:30:02 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: MESSI ADDS ANOTHER

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi has a second goal in the game. Because he works miracles and he is Lionel Messi. 18th World Cup goal and that is the final nail in the coffin.

• 23 Jun 2026, 12:26:59 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: 5 more minutes to go

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: 5 Minutes have been added to the clock. Meanwhile, Messi takes the corner, but can't make the most of it. Sends the ball well outside the reach of his teammates inside the box.

• 23 Jun 2026, 12:22:18 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Gonzalez denied

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: With just four minutes left on the clock, Gonzalez goes hunting for the second goal, makes an attempt inside the box, but is blocked by the keeper.

  Argentina 1-0 Austria, 86 minutes

• 23 Jun 2026, 12:12:34 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Yellow card for Medina and Laimer

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Both players have been booked. Medina reacted after Laimer went into a challenge. There was a bit of pushing and shoving afterwards.

  Argentina 1-0 Austria, 77 minutes

• 23 Jun 2026, 12:08:59 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Gonzalez heads wide

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi takes the corner. Gonzalez comes out flying out of nowhere, but the header spins past the far right post.

  Argentina 1-0 Austria, 73 minutes

• 23 Jun 2026, 12:06:56 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Hydration time

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Final 20 minutes left in the game. Messi was subbed at this moment in the last game. But the job is not done today. He will perhaps stay a bit longer until Argentina find that second goal.

• 23 Jun 2026, 12:05:41 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: One for the camera!

  

  Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 22, 2026 Argentina's Emiliano Martinez makes a save REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach (REUTERS)

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: That Emiliano Martinez save.

• 23 Jun 2026, 12:01:10 AM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Wait, what?

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi's attempt, albeit well wide of the mark, was put away by the keeper. He clearly got hands on it and the well went off the pitch. But the referee signalled it as goal kick. Argentina players are furious.

  Argentina 1-0 Austria, 65 minutes

• 22 Jun 2026, 11:53:42 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina make a change

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Otamendi comes off the bench. General, they call him. He too is 38 years old and is vastly experienced. He replaces Romero.

  Argentina 1-0 Austria, 58 minutes

• 22 Jun 2026, 11:50:37 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Freekick for Austria

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Laimer is fouled just outside the box on the left side. Freekick for Austria. Now what can they do? Oh… that was straight aimed at the goal. That is the hardest piece of save that the keeper had to do all game.

  Argentina 1-0 Austria, 55 minutes

• 22 Jun 2026, 11:46:15 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi…offside

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi collects a lovely through ball. Is ahead of the defender, and just has the keeper in front of him. But could not make the most of the opportunity. Offside flag is up as well.

  Argentina 1-0 Austria, 50 minutes

• 22 Jun 2026, 11:42:10 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Second half begins

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The final 45 minutes if play is underway in Dallas. Can Austria bounce back or will Argentina add to their lead?

• 22 Jun 2026, 11:41:32 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: It's Muchachos time in Dallas

  

  Argentinian fans cheer during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias) (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: At halftime in Dallas, you could hear “Muchachos, ahora nos volvimos a ilusionar” being played at the venue. That song, by the Argentine band La Mosca Tse-Tse, became the anthem for the team after the World Cup win in 2022.

• 22 Jun 2026, 11:24:07 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Half-time

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: There goes the whistle. That's the of the first 45 minutes in Dallas. Quite entertaining. Argentina did not start well. Messi missed from the spot. But they showed more urgency after the drinks break, which is when the captain broke the deadlock. Austria enjoyed possession as well, but lacked bite in the final three. Messi has truly been the difference between the two teams.

• 22 Jun 2026, 11:17:36 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: 7 minutes added

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Seven minutes have been added to the clock. Can Austria spring a surprise?

• 22 Jun 2026, 11:16:32 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Golden boot for Messi?

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Messi finish this World Cup with the Golden Boot? He already has four goals this tournament, more than any other player. But still plenty left in the tournament. You have Mbappe in action for France later in the night as well.

  Argentina 1-0 Austria, 44 minutes

• 22 Jun 2026, 11:10:30 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: THERE IT IS!!!

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi finally does it! Curls the cross past the keeper and Messi now has the most-ever goals in World Cup history. And that breaks the deadlock in Dallas.

  Argentina 1-0 Austria, 40 minute

• 22 Jun 2026, 11:04:28 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi mises for the third time

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Plays the pass to Martinez inside the box. The striker charges, but keeper kicks it away first, and that lands straight onto Messi's feet, who pulls the trigger, but the effort gets blocked by the defender.

  Argentina 0-0 Austria, 32 minutes

• 22 Jun 2026, 10:56:00 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria miss a chance

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: A cross is put in, but proves to be too high for the player in the box. The ball ricochets to Sabitzer, but his effort is blocked by the keeper.

  Argentina 0-0 Austria, 24 minutes

• 22 Jun 2026, 10:51:36 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi denied, again

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: A lapse in the defense and Messi latches onto the ball, creates an opportunity for himself. Cuts into the Austrian defence, and looks to chip the ball past the keeper with his left foot, but the keeper puts it away.

  Argentina 0-0 Austria, 19 minutes

• 22 Jun 2026, 10:49:32 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria a tougher challenge

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The last 6-7 minutes have been excellent from Austria. Since that missed penlaty from Messi. They are capitalising on that opportunity and creating chances for themselves, looking to breach the Argentine defence.

  Argentina 0-0 Austria, 17 minutes

• 22 Jun 2026, 10:40:58 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: MESSI…misses the penalty!

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The tally is 16. Shared with Klose, who last scored in that 7-1 win against Brazil.

  Messi steps up. Can he do it today? 17th is it?

  MISSES IT!!! He sends it wide.

• 22 Jun 2026, 10:38:56 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: VAR check

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Is is penalty? Referee doing a VAR check. Lit of time wasted already and the players are frustrated. PENALTY IT IS! History beckons for Messi

• 22 Jun 2026, 10:36:53 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Martinez down

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Martinez tackled down inside the penalty box. Not a penalty for Argentina. Play continues, but then halted after the player remains down on the ground, writhing in pain. Oh dear…he is limping off the field now.

  Argentina 0-0 Austria, 4 minutes

• 22 Jun 2026, 10:31:32 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Match underway

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Group J clash gets underway in Dallas. All eyes on Messi. Can Argentina seal knockout berth today?

• 22 Jun 2026, 10:23:57 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Time for national anthems

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The players make their way through the tunnel and onto the ground. Time for the national anthems

• 22 Jun 2026, 10:17:22 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi stands on brink of World Cup immortality

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: He scored a hat-trick against Alegria in what was his 200th game fir Argentina and that put him at par with Germany's Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals. Should he score one more today against Austria, he will etch his name in history.

• 22 Jun 2026, 10:11:28 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The Argentina superstition

  

  Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 22, 2026 Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul and Leandro Paredes arrive at the stadium before the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay (REUTERS)

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: As confirmed by Argentine newspaper La Nación, Argentina have a sweet ritual before every game. Right before the start, Leandro Paredes and Rodrigo De Paul step onto the pitch together, a practice started during Lionel Scaloni’s time in charge, and they did it today as well before the Austria game.

• 22 Jun 2026, 10:01:46 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina XI

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Here's Argentina's line-up - Emi Martinez (goalkeeper); Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Thiago Almada; Lautaro Martinez, Lionel Messi (captain).

• 22 Jun 2026, 10:00:05 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria make 3 changes

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Kevin Danso, Michael Gregoritsch and Paul Wanner replace Sasa Kalajdzic, Philipp Lienhart and Philipp Mwene.

  Austria XI: Alexander Schlager (goalkeeper); Konrad Laimer, David Alaba (captain), Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch; Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald; Marcel Sabitzer, Paul Wanner, Romano Schmid; Michael Gregoritsch.

• 22 Jun 2026, 09:58:07 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Prediction time

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Stats provider Opta’s supercomputer picked Argentina as the favourites in the contest with 60.1% chance of winning, while Australia have 17.6 percent chance of beating the defending champions.

• 22 Jun 2026, 09:50:22 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Group J scenario

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: With both Argentina and Austria having won their respective openers, a win tonight for either could seal their place in the Round of 32. Jordan and Algeria - the other two teams in the group - remain pointless. They are, however, to face each other on Tuesday (Indian time - 8:30 am).

  Remember, in a freshly-introduced rule in this edition of the World Cup, eight best third-placed teams across all the groups will also proceed to the next round.

• 22 Jun 2026, 09:46:41 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Both sides in form

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Neither Austria nor Argentina have not lost in their last five matches. Argentina have won all their last eight matches, and in seven of them they kept a clean sheet. Austria, on the other hand, won all their pre-World Cup friendlies.

• 22 Jun 2026, 09:44:51 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Head-to-head tie

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina and Australia have never faced each other in a competitive game. Their only two face-offs were both friendlies - Argentine won 5-1 in 1980 and were held to a 1-1 draw in 1990.

• 22 Jun 2026, 09:43:20 PM IST

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Team news

  Argentina vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Right-back Gonzalo Montiel, who is down to a hamstring issue, could miss out and get replaced by Nahuel Molina.

  Austria also have a right-back issue. Stefan Posch has a broken jaw and hence Marko Arnautovic will likely start on his place.

• 22 Jun 2026, 09:24:15 PM IST

  Hello and welcome!

  Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Group J match between Argentina and Austria in Dallas. Stay tuned for more updates!