CroatiaLionel Messi has been central to Argentina's successful campaign at the World Cup, leading his team through group stage victories and dramatic knockout rounds. He opened the tournament with a hat-trick against Algeria and became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history after scoring twice against Austria. Argentina narrowly advanced past Australia and Egypt in the knockout stages, with Messi contributing crucial goals and assists. This World Cup has seen Messi break multiple records, including most goals, assists, and total goal involvements in World Cup history. His performance has marked a turnaround for his international career, culminating in Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory and his personal accolades such as the Golden Ball.
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