Lionel Messi continues writing history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a match filled with huge expectations, equalling Just Fontaine and Jairzinho’s record during Argentina’s clash with Austria. Lionel Messi continues writing history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a match filled with huge expectations, equalling Just Fontaine and Jairzinho’s record during Argentina’s clash with Austria. The Argentina vs Austria showdown became another unforgettable chapter in the captain’s legendary tournament journey, as the defending champions looked to take another step toward qualification from Group J.
The historic moment arrived in Dallas when Messi found the back of the net against Austria. After missing an early opportunity from the penalty spot, the Argentine superstar responded with the kind of finish that has defined his career.
Messi scored a brilliant goal to give Argentina the lead and reached 17 World Cup goals, officially becoming the outright top scorer in World Cup history ahead of Miroslav Klose. However, beyond becoming the tournament’s top scorer, the 38-year-old superstar also reached another historic milestone.
The goal against Austria meant Messi equaled the record of six consecutive World Cup matches with a goal, a mark previously achieved only by legends Just Fontaine and Jairzinho. The Argentine’s scoring streak began during the 2022 World Cup and continued into the 2026 tournament. Messi scored against Australia, the Netherlands, Croatia, and France during
The record places Messi alongside two of the most iconic names in World Cup history. Fontaine achieved the feat during the 1958 tournament, while Jairzinho accomplished it across Brazil’s famous 1970 title-winning campaign.
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