Messi scores eight goals as Argentina advances in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Lionel Messi continues to shine at the 2026 World Cup, scoring eight goals in five matches, making him Argentina's top player. Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, praised Messi's physical condition and dedication, emphasizing his consistent performance at 39. Following a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the round of 16, Messi also became the leading scorer in World Cup history with 21 goals. Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals on July 11, a team that recently advanced after eliminating Colombia in penalty kicks.
- •Messi has scored eight goals in five matches at the World Cup.
- •Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in the round of 16.
- •Messi is now the leading scorer in World Cup history with 21 goals.
- •Scaloni praised Messi's preparation and drive despite age concerns.
- •Argentina faces Switzerland in the quarterfinals on July 11.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Scaloni not surprised by Messi’s World Cup form at 39 – ‘He’s a machine’
"A muscle strain threatened to derail Messi’s 2026 World Cup but he has been Argentina’s best player with eight goals.
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