Four teams secure spots in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32

Lionel Messi netted a remarkable brace as Argentina defeated Austria 2‑0 in their second Group H match on Monday night.

The victory secures the champions a place in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.

Messi had an early chance to score when he rolled a first‑half penalty wide, but he soon redeemed himself by finishing a fluid team move to open the scoring.

With the first goal, Messi became the all‑time leading scorer in World Cup history, reaching 17 goals.

Inter Miami added a second in stoppage time, giving Argentina six points.

The team joins Mexico, the United States and Germany in the knockout stage.