Argentina advanced to its first world championship since 1986 with a 3-0 victory over Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semifinal in Lusail, Qatar. The South American powerhouse will play in its sixth final on Sunday against either France or Morocco.
Messi converted a penalty and assisted on Julián Lvarez’s other two goals, propelling Argentina to a resounding victory over Croatia.
On Sunday, Argentina will play the final match, while Croatia will play the loser of Wednesday’s semifinal on Saturday in the third-place game.
A victory would be the crowning achievement for star Lionel Messi, who is probably playing in his final World Cup.
Star Lionel Messi, who most likely is participating in his final World Cup, would consider victory to be the ultimate accomplishment.
Argentina lost to Germany in the other World Cup final in 2014, It could still be the ideal way for a player who is widely regarded as one of the best players in the game, if not the best, to retire.