Last one, the best one? How Lionel Messi keeps doing it at the World Cup
Summary
Lionel Messi set a new World Cup record by scoring 18 goals, the most in the tournament's history, during his sixth World Cup appearance with Argentina. He helped lead his team to the round of 32, scoring twice against Austria and showing strong performance despite some missed chances.Key Facts
- Messi scored his 18th World Cup goal in a match against Austria, breaking the all-time scoring record.
- This was Messi’s sixth World Cup, the most appearances by a player.
- He scored two goals in the match, including one in the 95th minute.
- Messi had previously scored a hat-trick (three goals in one game) in the tournament against Algeria.
- Austria’s coach Ralf Rangnick said Messi’s style includes less running but more strategic positioning.
- Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni praised Messi’s work ethic and commitment during difficult moments.
- Journalist Guillem Balague described Messi as a player who has constantly adapted his style to stay effective.
- The World Cup game took place at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a crowd of 70,000 fans.
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