⚽Argentina
Lionel Messi
Forward · Inter Miami
Argentina jersey
Messi recorded a goal and an assist in Argentina's 3-2 Round of 16 win over Egypt, his ninth consecutive World Cup match with a goal contribution. Argentina went on to beat Switzerland in the quarterfinals and England 2-1 in the semifinal before losing the final 1-0 to Spain after extra time.
- ✓Goal + assist vs. Egypt, Round of 16 (July 7)
- ✓9th straight World Cup match with a goal or assist
- ✓Argentina reached the final as defending champions
