Algeria and Austria knew that a pedestrian draw Saturday night would have sent both to the knockout round of the World Cup.

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer at the World Cup as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas, confirming his side's place in the knockouts.

Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today - La Roja’s win over Uruguay came at a cost

Although Spain arrived at this year's World Cup as a championship favorite and then went unbeaten through group play, those first three matches weren't overly impressive.