Argentina defeated Croatia 3–0 to go to the FIFA World Cup 2022 final.
The largest victory ever recorded by a team that prevented. An opponent from scoring was the 3-0 victory Argentina earned in the World Cup semifinal match Brilliant.
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In the 34th minute, Messi converted a penalty kick to give Argentina the lead. Five minutes later, Julian Alvarez used his foot to score Argentina’s second goal. For Argentina, both of these goals were scored in the opening period.
Alvarez scored in the 69th minute to make it 3-0 and end Croatia’s chances of mounting a late comeback. This score effectively ended Croatia’s chances of mounting a comeback.
The two-time world champions, who had the support of the vast majority of spectators at the Lusail Stadium, put on their best performance of the competition to guarantee that they would face the winner of Wednesday’s semifinal match between the defending champions France and Morocco in Sunday’s final.
Messi, 35, who lost to Germany in the 2014 World Cup final, is eager to cap off an exceptional career. By helping Argentina win its third World Cup, joining titles won in 1978 and 1986.
The captain of Argentina is one victory away from hoisting the World Cup trophy. And establishing himself as the greatest player to ever take the field. On December 18, Messi will finally be able to claim the one title. That has eluded him and separates him from so many of the greats who have come before him.
In Qatar, Messi is giving lesson after masterclass while Argentina supporters everywhere rejoice that their team is getting closer to victory.
🏅This is Lionel Messi’s 4th MOTM at the 2022 FIFA World Cup & his 10th overall.
🔥 No player has more
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