Milestone Messi sends Argentina to World Cup knockout stage

ARLINGTON, Texas: Lionel Messi became the World ‌Cup’s all-time leading scorer when he netted both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria in Group J in Dallas on Monday to confirm the holders’ place in the last 32. Messi took his total to 18 World Cup goals when he netted in the 38th and 95th minutes having earlier missed from the penalty spot as Argentina secured their second win to move on to six points.