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Lionel Messi is a man on a mission at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and his Argentina national team are on board for it.
The 35-year-old icon is seeking the crowning achievement of his legendary career by winning the most prestigious trophy in the sport which has eluded him in four previous attempts. He has already confirmed that this will be his last World Cup.
Brazil and France were the two favorites cited by the bookmakers and fans leading into the tournament, but Argentina hoisting the World Cup is a very feasible outcome given the run of results that manager Lionel Scaloni has marshaled: a 36-match unbeaten streak that ended just short of the world record.
Scaloni has tactfully molded this team since taking over in 2018, and his work culminated in the 2021 Copa America triumph on Brazilian soil, clinching Messi his first trophy with the senior national team and finally ridding him of the criticism that constantly followed him on his travels for his country.
Argentina's drive to secure a place in the 2022 World Cup final reached its goal Tuesday, December 13, in Lusail as they defeated Croatia, 3-0, at the semifinal stage in Qatar.
Zlatko Dalic's side lost out to France in the 2018 final in Russia and now wait to see if they'll face France again or meet up with upstart Morocco, who face each other Wednesday, December 14, in the other World Cup 2022 semifinal.
Lionel Messi's potential date with destiny is one of the big stories at Qatar 2022, as he aims to sign off from international duty with a first World Cup title in his stellar career.
Messi's Argentina left little doubt against Luka Modric's Croatia as La Albiceleste will make their first final appearance since 2014 on Sunday, December 18.
How many times has Argentina made World Cup final?
Argentina have now made it through to the World Cup final six times since the competition's start back in 1930 with a mixed record of two wins and three defeats and Sunday's match an opportunity to even off at 3-3.
They tied for third on the list of all-time World Cup final appearances, behind West Germany/Germany (8) and Brazil (7), and even with Italy (6).
The Albiceleste were one of the hot favourites to win the Qatar World Cup 2022 coming into the tournament, not least because the 2021 Copa America winners boast Lionel Messi in their team. Messi has scored five crucial goals for Argentina, his inspired form proving why they were so heavily fancied.
Of course, it hasn't been all plain sailing for Argentina at this World Cup, losing their opening game 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in one of the biggest shocks in the tournament's history. The South Americans managed to dust themselves off, though, recovering in their next two group games to beat both Mexico and Poland 2-0.
Julian Alvarez has usurped Lautaro Martinez as the team's starting striker, the Manchester City man repaying his manager's faith with four goals. Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez have bo
Lionel Messi is a man on a mission at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and his Argentina national team are on board for it.
The 35-year-old icon is seeking the crowning achievement of his legendary career by winning the most prestigious trophy in the sport which has eluded him in four previous attempts. He has already confirmed that this will be his last World Cup.
Brazil and France were the two favorites cited by the bookmakers and fans leading into the tournament, but Argentina hoisting the World Cup is a very feasible outcome given the run of results that manager Lionel Scaloni has marshaled: a 36-match unbeaten streak that ended just short of the world record.
Scaloni has tactfully molded this team since taking over in 2018, and his work culminated in the 2021 Copa America triumph on Brazilian soil, clinching Messi his first trophy with the senior national team and finally ridding him of the criticism that constantly followed him on his travels for his country.
Argentina's drive to secure a place in the 2022 World Cup final reached its goal Tuesday, December 13, in Lusail as they defeated Croatia, 3-0, at the semifinal stage in Qatar.
Zlatko Dalic's side lost out to France in the 2018 final in Russia and now wait to see if they'll face France again or meet up with upstart Morocco, who face each other Wednesday, December 14, in the other World Cup 2022 semifinal.
Lionel Messi's potential date with destiny is one of the big stories at Qatar 2022, as he aims to sign off from international duty with a first World Cup title in his stellar career.
Messi's Argentina left little doubt against Luka Modric's Croatia as La Albiceleste will make their first final appearance since 2014 on Sunday, December 18.
How many times has Argentina made World Cup final?
Argentina have now made it through to the World Cup final six times since the competition's start back in 1930 with a mixed record of two wins and three defeats and Sunday's match an opportunity to even off at 3-3.
They tied for third on the list of all-time World Cup final appearances, behind West Germany/Germany (8) and Brazil (7), and even with Italy (6).
The Albiceleste were one of the hot favourites to win the Qatar World Cup 2022 coming into the tournament, not least because the 2021 Copa America winners boast Lionel Messi in their team. Messi has scored five crucial goals for Argentina, his inspired form proving why they were so heavily fancied.
Of course, it hasn't been all plain sailing for Argentina at this World Cup, losing their opening game 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in one of the biggest shocks in the tournament's history. The South Americans managed to dust themselves off, though, recovering in their next two group games to beat both Mexico and Poland 2-0.
Julian Alvarez has usurped Lautaro Martinez as the team's starting striker, the Manchester City man repaying his manager's faith with four goals. Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez have bo
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