Messi scores twice as Argentina beats Austria 2-0 in World Cup Group J, advances to knockout stage.
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Lionel Messi tied Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup goals record with a hat-trick against Algeria in Argentina’s 3-0 group stage win.
Argentina lead the 2026 World Cup power rankings after Messi’s hat trick tied the all-time goals record, with France, England, Brazil and Spain close behind.
Argentina play Algeria in their second World Cup 2026 group match on June 20. Here is how to watch live on TV and online, plus kick-off time and team news.