Lionel Messi revealed his feelings after leading Argentina to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup, also setting the record for the most goals scored in history.
On 23 June 2026, Lionel Messi, the famous star, shared his feelings after he led Argentina's national football team, the Albiceleste, to a 2-0 victory over Austria. Messi scored both goals himself at the 38th and 90+5th minutes, securing the team's ticket to the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. He also set the record for the most goals in history with 18, surpassing Germany's legendary striker Miroslav Klose, who scored 16.
After the match, Lionel Messi humbly spoke without emphasizing the record for most goals scored in the World Cup finals. He said, "I am very happy with this victory. It was an important win that was hard-earned. This is the World Cup; every match is intense and every team plays well. We feel glad because we have 6 points and have already advanced to the next round."
Lionel Messi is scheduled to lead Argentina in the 2026 World Cup group stage, Group J, for their third match against Jordan on 28 June, kicking off at 09:00 Thai time. Meanwhile, Algeria will face Austria on the same day and time as the first match.