Lionel Messi breaks scoring record against Austria, and other World Cup highlights, in photos

Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, celebrates scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 10:50 am

By The Associated Press

Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina face Austria on Monday in Arlington, Texas, where Messi broke the record for most World Cup goals in history. Day 12 at the World Cup will also see France play Iraq in Philadelphia, Norway versus Senegal in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Jordan against Algeria in Santa Clara, California.

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