Messi Makes History as Argentina Defeats Austria in 2026 FIFA World Cup

Superstars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are in action as they look to secure knockout stage spots for their respective teams

Justin Tomlinson

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Messi Makes History as Argentina Defeats Austria in 2026 FIFA World Cup

Argentina has defeated Austria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with superstar Lionel Messi creating history during the match. Messi is among several high-profile players, alongside France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland, who are back in action for their national teams. Each of these prominent superstars is aiming to secure crucial victories to put their respective squads through to the highly anticipated knockout stages of the tournament.[1][2]

As the tournament progress continues, France is currently preparing for an upcoming clash against Iraq. A busy slate of World Cup fixtures is also scheduled for today, featuring national teams from Norway, Senegal, Jordan, and Algeria all taking the field in their respective matches.[1][2]

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