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A 3-3 stalemate between Algeria and Austria produced a cascade of goals in the dying minutes, propelling both nations into the last 16 while consigning Iran to an early exit.
A 3‑3 stalemate at Arrowhead Stadium saw Algeria and Austria progress to the Round of 32, with late goals, historic references and a packed crowd of 69,045.
Lionel Messi's second goal in stoppage time gave Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria, marking his 18th World Cup goal and extending his record of scoring in six consecutive tournaments.
Lionel Messi converts just 77% of his penalties, a figure that falls short of elite averages, and his methods reveal a fascinating clash of skill and strategy.
Lionel Messi scored both goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria, becoming the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals.
Lionel Messi's brace against Austria not only secured a 2-0 win but also broke the World Cup scoring record, joining an elite group of players with six consecutive tournament goals.
Lionel Messi's 18th World Cup goal, scored in stoppage time against Austria, broke the all‑time scoring record and underscored Argentina's unbeaten start to the tournament.
Lionel Messi's two goals against Austria not only secured a 2-0 win but also etched his name into World Cup history, as his father battles illness.
Lionel Messi surpassed all previous World Cup goal tallies during Argentina's encounter with Austria in Arlington, while other matches featured France versus Iraq, Norway against Senegal, and Jordan versus Algeria.
Lionel Messi becomes the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose, while Kylian Mbappé looms as the next potential record-breaker.
Austria secured its first World Cup victory since 1990, defeating Jordan 3‑1 in a match marked by a VAR‑affected own goal, a penalty, and a decisive strike from Marko Arnautovic.