In Argentina's 2-0 Group J win over
Austria on Monday in Dallas, Messi scored in the 38th minute from Facundo
Medina's cross and added a tap-in at 90+4 after an early penalty miss, securing
knockout stage qualification.
All five of Argentina's tournament goals belong to him, including a hat-trick opener against Algeria, while Guinness World Records confirmed he also set marks for matches played (28), won (18), and minutes (2,489).
Post-match, the humble captain focused on the team win, earning back-to-back Man of the Match honors as rivals like Jurgen Klopp and a 100-year-old fan celebrated his magic.