Lionel Messi is living up to the expectations at Qatar 2022. Having scored in Argentina's debut against Saudi Arabia, the PSG star continued to deliver when his team needed him the most at this FIFA World Cup, including the knockout stage.
La Albiceleste were racing against the clock against Mexico, until Leo scored a stunner that helped them secure a crucial win. Argentina were once again struggling to find the net against Australia in the Round of 16, but Messi broke the deadlock to score for the first time at the World Cup knockout stages. In the quarterfinals, Messi found the net again by scoring Argentina's second goal with a penalty against the Netherlands. Against Croatia in the semis, the PSG star scored with a penalty to put Argentina ahead in the first half.
With Messi's goalscoring production increasing in Qatar, many wonder where does he stand in Argentina's list of World Cup scorers. With his goal against Croatia, he surpassed both Diego Maradona and Gabriel Batistuta.
Messi overtakes Maradona, equals Batistuta in World Cup goals for Argentina
With his goal against the Croatia, Messi reached 13 World Cup goals with Argentina. Now, La Albiceleste's all-time top scorers at World Cups is Messi with 13.
- Lionel Messi: 13 goals
- Gabriel Batistuta: 10 goals
- Diego Maradona: 8 goals
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