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World Cup Group J: Argentina Perfect, Messi Breaks the Record
Argentina won all three games, and Lionel Messi scored six goals, passing Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup scoring record against Austria. Austria and Algeria drew 3-3 in a dramatic final game, with both late goals coming in stoppage time, and both advanced: Austria in second, Algeria as a third-placed team. Jordan lost all three.
| Team | P | W-D-L | GF-GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 | 3-0-0 | 8-1 | 9 |
| Austria | 3 | 1-1-1 | 6-6 | 4 |
| Algeria | 3 | 1-1-1 | 5-7 | 4 |
| Jordan | 3 | 0-0-3 | 3-8 | 0 |
Results: Argentina 3-0 Algeria; Austria 3-1 Jordan; Argentina 2-0 Austria; Jordan 1-2 Algeria; Jordan 1-3 Argentina; Algeria 3-3 Austria.
Top scorer: Lionel Messi (Argentina), 6.
After the group: Argentina reached the final and lost to Spain. Austria lost 3-0 to Spain and Algeria 2-0 to Switzerland in the Round of 32.
ESO Soccer Desk
Archive coverage. First published on ESO Soccer on October 1, 2026. The archive date reflects the events covered.
