Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina beat Austria 2-0 on Monday in Arlington, Texas, where for most World Cup goals in history. Day 12 at the World Cup also saw Kylian Mbapp茅 equal the previous record of 16 with two for France in a 3-0 win over Iraq amid the tournament鈥檚 first rain delay. Erling Haaland also scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in a thriller in New Jersey. Algeria kept its knockout-round hopes alive by defeating Jordan 2-1 in Santa Clara.
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