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"He Always Shows Up at Decisive Moments"... Austria Stunned by Messi's Brilliance

Nam Ju-hyeon

Published : Jun 23, 2026 2:14 PM

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Today (June 23), in the Group J second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Argentina and Austria, the "God of Football" Lionel Messi scored two goals, leading his team to a 2-0 victory. With this performance, Messi netted his 18th career World Cup goal, standing alone as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Sports Mug brings you the post-match interviews with Austria's head coach Ralf Rangnick and player Nicolas Seiwald, who faced Messi on the pitch.

(Written & Edited by Nam Ju-hyeon | Produced by Sports News Department)