After 32 years: Lionel Messi matches another World Cup record

Football legend Lionel Messi of Argentina, known for his goal-scoring prowess, has now equaled another remarkable World Cup achievement.

Details: According to OptaJoe's analytics, Argentine midfielder Lionel Messi has netted his country's first five goals at the World Cup, matching the record set by Dynamo Kyiv and Russia striker Oleg Salenko, who accomplished the same feat at the 1994 World Cup.

For the record, Argentina defeated Austria 2-0, giving the team six points, the top spot in the group, and an early ticket to the tournament's knockout stage.

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