Lionel Messi revealed his anger following a missed penalty during Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria in the World Cup, despite subsequently scoring twice to secure the win. He emphasized the importance of the team’s performance and qualification for the next stage, deflecting attention from his personal achievements. Messi’s two goals brought his total World Cup goal count to 18, surpassing Miroslav Klose’s previous record of 16. He described the penalty as “very badly taken” and expressed relief that the team was still able to earn crucial points. The Argentine captain consistently redirected questions about his record-breaking performance back to the collective effort. Coach Lionel Scaloni praised Messi’s work rate and commitment throughout the match, highlighting his defensive contributions as well as his goal-scoring ability. Argentina now advances to the round of 16 with six points.