Argentina v Austria LIVE: Team news and latest updates as Lionel Messi chases more World Cup history
How Austria opened their campaign
Austria were also winners in their opening game of the tournament – though Ralf Rangnick may feel huge improvements are needed if they are to match Argentina today.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 June 2026 15:35
The extraordinary numbers behind Lionel Messi – and the all-time World Cup record now in his grasp
Richard Jolly, meanwhile, profiles a player who may end this World Cup with a genuine claim to be the greatest in tournament history.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 June 2026 15:15
Lionel Messi creates more history with Argentina after fabulous hat-trick reveals World Cup truth
What did Lionel Messi’s hat-trick mean in the context of Argentina’s campaign? Jack Rathborn took a look:
Harry Latham-Coyle22 June 2026 15:06
Lionel Messi equals World Cup top goalscorer record after stunning Argentina hat-trick
It was some start to a sixth World Cup for Lionel Messi as he moved level with Miroslav Klose after a hat-trick in Argentina’s opener.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 June 2026 14:55
Argentina vs Austria LIVE
Argentina and Austria resume their World Cup campaigns as two nations off to a winning start meet in Dallas (or Arlington, to be exact). Will it be history for Lionel Messi as he chases the tournament scoring record outright? Or can Austria deny the defending champions and book their place in the knockout rounds?
Harry Latham-Coyle22 June 2026 11:34
