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Argentina vs. Austria LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Messi hits stunning brace

Lionel Messi moved two clear of Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading goalscorer at the World Cup as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas.

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