Argentina Beat Austria 2-0 as Messi Breaks All-Time World Cup Goals Record

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Argentina Beat Austria 2-0 as Messi Breaks All-Time World Cup Goals Record

Messi scored twice, once in the 38th minute and then in the 94th, to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria in Group J. His brace took him to 18 World Cup goals, shattering Miroslav Klose's all-time men's record. The defending champions top Group J and advance to the round of 32 with a game to spare.

By Adit Pujari

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