Messi becomes World Cup all-time top scorer as Argentina beat Austria to reach knockouts

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Lionel Messi scored twice to lift Argentina to a 2-0 win over Austria, making him the World Cup's all-time top scorer with 17 goals and sealing Argentina’s spot in the knockout rounds. After a missed first-half penalty, Messi wrapped up the victory late in Dallas as Argentina outplayed Austria and moved them closer to lifting the title.
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