Messi's Record-Breaking Brace Seals Argentina Victory Over Austria
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Messi scores a first-half penalty and a stoppage-time brace to power Argentina to a 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas, moving him to the all-time World Cup scoring record (18 goals) and giving Argentina the Group J lead with five goals in two games; Almada assisted the opener as Argentina controlled most of the match, while Austria pressed but could not find a reply.
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