Messi Double Sends Argentina Past Austria
Lionel Messi scored in each half as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in their Group J clash in Dallas.
A rgentina beat Austria 2-0 in their Group J fixture at Dallas Stadium, where 70,649 watched Lionel Messi strike in each half.
Messi opens the scoring
Lionel Messi put Argentina ahead in the 38th minute, finishing to settle a tight first half.
Messi seals it late
Messi struck again in stoppage time to complete his brace and seal the 2-0 win.
Group J
The win strengthens Argentina's position in Group J, where Jordan and Algeria meet in the group's other fixture.
Reporting: based on official FIFA match data, June 22, 2026.