Messi Sets World Cup Goals Record

Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Arlington and advanced to the knockout round.

1. Frame 1In Arlington, Messi put Argentina into the knockout round, making a U.S.-hosted World Cup match a public milestone.
2. Frame 2His 38th-minute finish was goal 17, moving him past Miroslav Klose after an early missed penalty.
3. Frame 3Stoppage time brought goal 18, sealing Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria in Group J.
4. Frame 4The defending champions have won both group games, with Messi scoring all five Argentina goals so far.
5. Frame 5At nearly 39, Messi has scored in six straight World Cup games, joining Fontaine and Brazil's Jairzinho.
6. Frame 6Argentina now waits for its knockout opponent as its title defense leans on Messi's finishing.