Argentina v Austria LIVE: Lionel Messi chases more World Cup history in crucial clash

Messi could take the World Cup goal record outright after his hat-trick in Argentina’s opener

Lionel Messi chases more World Cup history as Argentina take on Austria in a potential Group J decider.

Messi moved level with Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading top scorer in tournament history with a hat-trick in Argentina’s opener against Algeria, and will have the outright record in his sights. That 3-0 win represented an excellent start to the World Cup for the defending champions, who look well placed to challenge again for the trophy over the next few weeks.

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