Lionel Messi led Argentina to the FIFA World Cup 2022 final after defeating Croatia 3-0 in yesterday's semi-final clash. The Argentine captain scored once while his teammate Julian Alvarez netted twice to secure their place in Sunday's championship match.
"Croatia" fought bravely throughout the tournament but couldn't contain Argentina's attacking threat when it mattered most. The European side, who reached the final in 2018, found themselves outmatched on this occasion.
The victory makes Argentina the first team to book their ticket to the final in Qatar. Messi, playing in what's likely his last World Cup, continues his quest for the one major trophy that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career.
Interestingly, this dominant 3-0 scoreline comes as a surprise considering many expected a tighter contest between these two experienced sides. Croatia had previously shown tremendous resilience in the tournament.
Alvarez's double proved decisive in the match. The young forward stepped up on the biggest stage, complementing Messi's contribution perfectly.
Will this finally be Messi's moment to lift the World Cup trophy? Argentina now awaits their opponent from the second semi-final to determine who they'll face in their attempt to claim a third world championship.
