Explosive! Messi scores all 5 of Argentina's goals in 2 matches, surpassing 40 teams in this World Cup, setting 10 records in one game

In a key match of Group J in the World Cup's second round that ended on June 23 Beijing time, defending champions Argentina's men's football team beat Austria 2-0, earning two straight wins and sealing their group advancement one round ahead of schedule.

In this match, despite an early missed penalty, Messi scored twice to atone for it, once again emerging as the hero of the team's victory. In the first two games of this World Cup, Messi has already netted 5 goals, accounting for all of Argentina's scores, showcasing exceptional form. This goal tally has surpassed that of 40 out of the 48 participating teams.

Messi's brace in this match also allowed him to create 10 major records.

1. Sole all-time top scorer in World Cup history

With 18 goals in 28 World Cup appearances, Messi has surpassed Miroslav Klose to become the sole all-time top scorer in World Cup history.

2. Ties record for consecutive goals in 6 matches

Messi has scored in 6 consecutive World Cup matches, tying the World Cup record held by Brazil's Jairzinho (1970) and France's Just Fontaine (1958).

3. Accounts for Argentina's last 6 World Cup goals

Argentina's last 6 World Cup goals have all been scored by Messi (5 in this tournament plus the goal in the extra time of the previous final). He also matches the World Cup record for the longest streak of scoring all of his national team's goals consecutively.

4. All-time World Cup appearance leader

Messi currently leads the charts with 28 appearances, continuing to break records and widen his lead.

5. World Cup matches as captain

Messi has captained his team in 21 World Cup matches, further extending his own record.

6. Most direct goal involvements in World Cup history

In 28 World Cup appearances, Messi has been directly involved in 26 goals (18 goals, 8 assists), widening his lead, with the second-best players having 20 direct involvements.

7. New milestone in World Cup playing time

Messi played the full match in this game, bringing his total World Cup playing time to 2,484 minutes, setting a new milestone.

8. World Cup wins record

Messi tied Klose's record of 17 World Cup wins in the first round, and with this victory over Austria, he has now achieved 18 wins, setting a new record for most wins.

9. Most Man of the Match awards in World Cup history

Messi has been named Man of the Match 13 times in 28 World Cup games, the highest in history by a significant margin.

10. Continues streak of advancing from group stage

With Argentina's win over Austria securing early group advancement, Messi maintains his career record of never being eliminated in the group stage. In 34 group-stage participations across club and national team, he has always advanced to the knockout rounds.