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Messi’s Record 18th Goals Lift Argentina; Romero Injured

6/23/2026

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Argentina beat Austria 2-0, advancing to the knockout round.
Lionel Messi scored his fourth and fifth goals, bringing his World Cup total to 18, the tournament record.
Cristian Romero left in the 57th minute with a right-knee injury, was replaced by Nicolás Otamendi, will be tested on Tuesday and Wednesday, will miss the Jordan game.
Coach Lionel Scaloni said Otamendi could partner Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina or Marcos Senesi.

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Argentina beat Austria 2-0, advancing to the knockout round.
Lionel Messi scored his fourth and fifth goals, bringing his World Cup total to 18, the tournament record.
Cristian Romero left in the 57th minute with a right-knee injury, was replaced by Nicolás Otamendi, will be tested on Tuesday and Wednesday, will miss the Jordan game.
Coach Lionel Scaloni said Otamendi could partner Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina or Marcos Senesi.