Updated June 22, 2026, 4:13 p.m. ET ARLINGTON, TX — Argentina is moving on to the World Cup knockout stage once again, locking up a spot in the Round of 32 after defeating Austria 2-0 on Monday, June 22. Who might the defending champions face first? Lionel Messi nearly broke the men's World Cup record for goals on a 12th-minute penalty kick against Austria, but his shot sailed wide right. It didn't take long, though, for perhaps the greatest player of all time to score his 17th World Cup goal.