Lionel Messi will have one last chance to secure a World Cup in his illustrious career after helping defeat Croatia in the semifinals, 3-0, on Tuesday.
, in what’s likely the final World Cup appearance of his illustrious career, will be heading to the final match in Qatar after defeating Croatia, 3-0, on Tuesday night. , and for Messi, it’s his last chance to possess that trophy. It will be Argentina’s sixth World Cup final appearance, tied third-most with Italy, but they haven’t won it since 1986.
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after he sets up Julián Álvarez to score to make it 3-0 during the World Cup semifinal match against Croatia at Lusail Stadium on Dec. 13, 2022, in Lusail City, Qatar., Argentina were awarded a penalty shot after a foul from Croatia in their own 18-yard box. Of course, Messi was the one to take it.
As we’ve seen in this World Cup, though, Croatia never goes down without a fight. Argentina had to keep their form in the second half and two goals might not have been enough. Lionel Messi of Argentina battles for possession with Josko Gvardiol of Croatia at Lusail Stadium on Dec. 13, 2022, in Lusail City, Qatar.
As Lusail Stadium in Qatar sang after Argentina’s victory, all eyes will be on Messi as he awaits his next opponent with his squad.
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