Messi magic strikes again. A grieving Dallas father sees his late daughter’s favorite athlete make history.

Pablo Zabaleta explains why Lionel Messi still has the magic to lead Argentina to another World Cup win, detailing how tactical shifts support the Inter Miami star's brilliance in the final third.

The scoreline says it all. La Albiceleste secured a 2-0 victory over Austria and now sit comfortably atop Group J. Their talismanic captain produced a fabulous brace and became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history with 18 goals.

Lionel Messi stood motionless for a moment, his eyes fixed on the patch of grass where the ball had just skidded harmlessly wide. The grin that had briefly crossed his face twisted into frustration. It was not a penalty worthy of the player who has spent two decades redefining football greatness.

Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it’s what he did again yesterday at the World Cup.

Argentina earned their third straight victory, while a stunning draw was enough to see Austria and Algeria advance to the Round of 32 in Saturday night's FIFA World Cup action.

BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.