Game summary of the Austria vs. San Marino Fifa World Cup Qualifying - Uefa game, final score 10-0, from October 9, 2025 on ESPN.

Lionel Messi's double pushed Argentina past Austria and into the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup as the team's title defense started with two wins.

The 2026 World Cup continues Wednesday with a 12 a.m. ET start time between Austria and Jordan in Group J in Santa Clara, Calif. They are both chasing the heavily-favored Argentina in this group, and this is the World Cup debut for Jordan.

Lionel Messi's two goals helped Argentina defeat Austria in their Group J match, but Lionel Scaloni was also impressed by his captain's work without the ball.

Lionel Messi hopes to retake the lead at the head of the FIFA World Cup 2026 goal charts when Argentina faces Austria on Monday. How to Watch Argentina vs Austria Reigning World Cup champion Argentina is back in action