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

Covers 3 stories including Lionel Messi ties men’s World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals , and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.

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