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Messi Creates History After 72 Years… Lionel Messi Does the Unthinkable in FIFA World Cup 2026 With Stunning Brace vs Austria!

At 38, the Argentine legend continues rewriting records as Argentina defeat Austria 2-0 in a dominant World Cup display.

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June 23, 2026

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Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring twice against Austria, creating a historic World Cup record in 2026.

In what can only be described as another magical night in football history, Lionel Messi once again reminded the world why he is considered one of the greatest of all time.

Playing at the iconic AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Messi scored twice to lead Argentina to a confident 2-0 victory over Austria in their second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday (June 22).

The 38-year-old superstar opened the scoring in the 39th minute, calmly finishing a well-worked move that silenced the opposition defense. As the match entered stoppage time, Messi struck again in the 5th minute of added time, sealing the win with trademark composure and precision.

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But beyond the victory, it was history that stole the spotlight.

With this brace, Messi became only the third player in FIFA World Cup history to score multiple goals in three consecutive World Cup matches — a feat not witnessed in over 72 years. The record places him in an elite category of football legends and further strengthens his legacy on the biggest stage.

Interestingly, Messi’s current form has been nothing short of extraordinary. Before his performance against Austria, he had already delivered a sensational hat-trick against Algeria in Argentina’s opening match of the tournament. Prior to that, he had scored a crucial brace in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final against France, a match that defined Argentina’s championship triumph on December 18, 2022.

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Across tournaments and years, Messi’s consistency has remained astonishing, even as he approaches the twilight of his career. Fans across the world have flooded social media, calling him “timeless”, “unreal”, and “football’s last magician.”

For Argentina, the win strengthens their position in the group stage, but for football fans, the bigger story is simple — Messi is still breaking records that were never expected to be broken again.

As the World Cup continues, one question echoes louder than ever:
How long can Lionel Messi keep rewriting history?