Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage (opens in new tab)

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Austria with teammates during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)2026-06-22T19:09:08Z ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi set a record with his , and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.Messi had a golden opportunity to break the record in the ninth minute, but went wi...