Argentina Advances with a 3-0 Win Over Croatia, As Messi Shines Bright

Lionel Messi’s brilliance guided Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Croatia, securing their place in the World Cup final as their quest for a third title intensifies.

Messi, playing with the weight of his legacy and the dreams of his nation on his shoulders, opened the scoring with a composed penalty, leveling him with France’s Kylian Mbappé in the Golden Boot race. But it was his exquisite assist midway through the second half that sealed the match. Messi weaved past Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol in a mesmerizing display of skill, before setting up Julián Álvarez for the second goal.

This victory saw Messi extend his World Cup records, including his 11th goal in the tournament, and equaled Diego Maradona’s assist tally, solidifying his place in football history.