Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina played 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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Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager falls after failing to stop Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) from scoring his side’s first goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager falls after failing to stop Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) from scoring his side’s first goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Fans of Argentina cheer prior to the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Fans of Argentina cheer prior to the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager falls after failing to stop Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) from scoring his side’s first goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager falls after failing to stop Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) from scoring his side’s first goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi views the ball during the World Cup Group J soccer match against Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Argentina’s Lionel Messi views the ball during the World Cup Group J soccer match against Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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The national flags are displayed before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
The national flags are displayed before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi, left, is congratulated after scoring his side’s 2nd 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)
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, left, is congratulated after scoring his side’s 2nd 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)
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Colombian singer Shakira attends the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Colombian singer Shakira attends the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi, center, scores his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, center, scores his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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An Argentina fan wears a mask of Argentina’s Lionel Messi outside the stadium before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
An Argentina fan wears a mask of Argentina’s Lionel Messi outside the stadium before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Argentina players and fans celebrate after Lionel Messi scored their second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Argentina players and fans celebrate after Lionel Messi scored their second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi falls during the World Cup Group J soccer match against Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Argentina’s Lionel Messi falls during the World Cup Group J soccer match against Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi, center, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, center, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi leaves the field after the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Argentina’s Lionel Messi leaves the field after the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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A fan wearing a Mexican charro hat arrives to the stadium for the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)
A fan wearing a Mexican charro hat arrives to the stadium for the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)
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