Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage

Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record by netting his 17th and 18th international tournament goals, leading defending champion Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria. The result secured Argentina's advancement to the knockout stage of the competition. Messi's record-setting performance further cements his legacy as one of the tournament's all-time greatest scorers.