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Messi Rewrites World Cup History: Argentina Advances!
23 Jun
Summary
- Messi broke World Cup scoring records with 18 goals.
- A two-hour delay due to thunderstorms marked France's win.
- Haaland scored twice, powering Norway to a crucial victory.
Lionel Messi continued his legendary World Cup journey on Day 12, leading Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria and securing their spot in the knockout stages. Messi's brace, his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, saw him surpass Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading male scorer and also become the player with the most wins in men's World Cup history.
France also advanced after a 3-0 win against Iraq, though their match was notably delayed by nearly two hours due to severe thunderstorms, marking the tournament's first major weather interruption. Kylian Mbappe scored both his 15th and 16th World Cup goals during the match, showcasing his prolific form.
In a dramatic five-goal thriller, Erling Haaland scored twice to give Norway a 3-2 victory over Senegal. Haaland's decisive brace ensures Norway remains in contention for qualification, while Senegal faces a more challenging path forward. The day also saw Algeria come from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1.
