Lionel Messi is one goal away from breaking the FIFA World Cup all-time goal record as Argentina face Austria in a group-stage match in Dallas on Monday. Multiple outlets frame the game as a key opportunity for Argentina, the defending World Cup holders, to secure progress in the tournament while Messi approaches a historic personal milestone.
According to the reports, Messi’s all-time record is within reach during the match against Austria. ABC Australia describes the situation live, noting that one additional goal would move him past the current World Cup scoring benchmark. Other sources similarly highlight Messi’s proximity to the record and position the encounter in Dallas as both a competitive step for Argentina’s group-stage aims and a moment that could mark another entry in Messi’s World Cup legacy.
While the coverage focuses on Messi’s record, the match context also consistently mentions Argentina’s need to determine its group standing and continuation in the tournament.
