Lionel Messi sets a new World Cup scoring record as Argentina defeat Austria 2-0 and qualify for the last 32. Multiple outlets report that Messi scores both goals in the match, taking him to the tournament’s all-time leading total. The result also ensures the holders progress to the knockout stage. Coverage describes the goals as a decisive double against Austria, with the win placing Argentina through despite the group-stage match outcomes. While outlets focus on the record achievement, the match context is consistent across reports: Argentina win 2-0, Messi is credited with scoring both goals, and Argentina reach the last 32. Photographs and brief match summaries in the sources align on the same sequence—Messi’s second goal against Austria and the confirmation of Argentina’s advancement. Overall, all accounts attribute Argentina’s victory and qualification to Messi’s scoring in this game and note that his total places him above previous World Cup goal records.