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Timeless Messi Eyes World Cup Record as Argentina Face Austria
Messi now ties Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 World Cup goals, with Argentina on the brink of qualification ahead of Monday's Austria matchup.
- On Monday, Argentina faces Austria at Dallas Stadium as Lionel Messi pursues the all-time World Cup scoring record. The defending champions seek to extend their winning streak to nine matches.
- The Rosario-born superstar equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals during a 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City, scoring his first World Cup hat-trick in just 77 minutes.
- Following the match, Messi broke down in tears after scoring, later revealing the emotion stemmed from a personal health issue. On Thursday, his family confirmed 68-year-old Jorge Messi is receiving medical treatment.
- Austria captain David Alaba acknowledged Argentina's depth after his team beat Jordan 3-1 to open Group J. "It's incredible that Messi started such a tournament with a hat-trick," the 33-year-old said.
- Coach Lionel Scaloni considers lineup changes, with Nahuel Molina potentially replacing Gonzalo Montiel at right-back. Austria manager Ralf Rangnick has proven formidable, conceding multiple goals in just one of their last 18 matches.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi Eyes More Records as Argentina Prepare for Austria Test
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The 38-year-old has now scored in five consecutive World Cup matches and needs just one more goal against Austria to equal the all-time record of six straight World Cup games with a goal, a mark jointly held by France's Just Fontaine and Brazil's Jairzinho. Sports News | FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi Eyes More Records as Argentina Prepare for Austria Test.
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