Yahoo Sports reports: Lionel Messi overcame a missed penalty when he claimed the World Cup goals record with brace for a tally of 18 in a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday that sent title holders Argentina into the knock-out stages. Man of the Match Messi, 38, moved two goals ahead of German Miroslav Klose when he drilled home in the 38th minute to complete a well-worked attacking move.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 22, 2026 7:26 PM
'Enjoying the moment': Messi goals record and Argentina in KO rounds
Lionel Messi overcame a missed penalty when he claimed the World Cup goals record with brace for a tally of 18 in a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday that sent title holders Argentina into the knock-out stages. Man of the Match Messi, 38, moved two goals ahead of German Miroslav Klose when he drilled home in the 38th minute to complete a well-worked attacking move.
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