Argentina: Argentina has made it to the knockout stage after defeating Austria 2-0 in round 2 of the FIFA World Cup group stage in Arlington (Texas, US), APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, both goals were scored by Lionel Messi at the 38th and 90+5th minutes. The Argentinian striker also failed to convert a penalty kick in the ninth minute, which could have potentially given him a hat trick for the second game in a row.

Argentina currently tops Group J with six points. It is followed by Austria with three points, while Jordan and Algeria have zero points each. The latter two teams are set to play their round 2 match later in the day.

Argentina is scheduled to play its final group stage match against Jordan, while Austria will face Algeria. Both games are to be held on June 28.