Mikel Oyarzabal fires Spain past Austria
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Spain comfortably overcame Austria to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Mikel Oyarzabal doubled his World Cup tally, opening the scoring in the first half and striking again late on to move to four goals for the tournament,
Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw at end of group stage.
The Argentina captain scored the two goals in a 2-0 victory over Austria, taking his World Cup tally to 18 goals and moving past Miroslav Klose as the leading scorer in men’s World Cup history. Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Argentina and Austria.
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Lionel Messi dazzled once again as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas on Monday, as the legendary forward became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history as he led Argentina into the Round of 32.
The World Cup group stage ended Saturday with Groups J, K and L back on the pitch, and the stars were out in force. England broke through with a 2-0 win over Panama to top Group L
Lionel Messi scored both of Argentina's goals against Austria, giving him a record 18 for his World Cup career.
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Lionel Messi sets all-time World Cup goals record with Argentina's opener against Austria (video)
Lionel Messi has given Argentina a lead and himself a place alone atop the record books with his 17th career World Cup goal.
