Lionel Messi Scores Twice in Argentina's 2-0 World Cup Win Over Austria

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in a World Cup match. He converted a collective team move for the opening goal after missing a penalty kick, then added a second goal later in the game. The performance brought Messi's total World Cup goals to 12 since turning 35.

Argentina built the play through coordinated passes involving Thiago Almada and Facundo Medina before Messi finished the sequence.

Scaloni has led Argentina since 2018.

The team has emphasized rapid transitions and collective play under his direction. Messi's goals came during a period when Argentina has recorded consistent results in international competition.