Messi’s gesture to the Austrian bench that recalled the “What are you looking at, stupid” after breaking another record in the World Cups

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June 23, 2026June 23, 2026By Mario Vásquez
Messi’s gesture to the Austrian bench that recalled the “What are you looking at, stupid” after breaking another record in the World Cups

Lionel Messi made history again in the World Cup by becoming the top scorer of all time in the World Cup during the match between Argentina and Austriacorresponding to the second day of the group stage.

The Argentine captain scored a double and reached 18 goals in World Cups, surpassing the mark of 16 goals that belonged to German Miroslav Klose.

The achievement becomes relevant because it occurs when Messi is approaching 40 years old and continues to be one of the main figures of the Argentine team. The first goal of the match came in the 38th minute. Messi received the ball inside the area and scored with a left-footed shot to beat the Austrian goalkeeper and open the scoring at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

Subsequently, the forward extended the lead and raised his record to 18 goals in World Cups, establishing himself as the top scorer in the history of the tournament.

A celebration that attracted attention

After scoring the first goal, Messi starred in a scene that did not go unnoticed and that generated comments among fans on social networks, some of whom related it to his remembered phrase “What are you looking at, silly. Go ahead”, pronounced during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The cameras captured the Argentine soccer player making gestures in the direction of the sector where the Austria bench was located. So far, there is no official explanation as to the reason for the Argentine captain’s reaction. In the replays, Messi is seen looking towards the rival bench while making a hand gesture, an action that has given rise to different interpretations.

During the television broadcast it was also observed that the striker kept his gaze towards that sector for a few seconds before returning to his position for the resumption of the match.

Beyond what happened after the goal, the Argentine striker’s performance was once again decisive for his team. With his two goals against Austria, Messi extended his lead as the all-time top scorer in the World Cup and added a new chapter to a career full of achievements.

The Albiceleste captain continues to accumulate outstanding records in international football and maintains a fundamental role in Argentina’s aspirations in the 2026 World Cup.

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