Argentina‘s 2-1 victory over Australia in the round of 16 on Saturday. Messi scored his team’s first goal to inspire the team to qualification to the quarter-finals, where they will take on the Netherlands. Besides, that was his 789th career goal!
Argentina secure their spot in the Quarter-finals! 👏@adidasfootball | #FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 3, 2022
▶ Messi’s opinion on other teams
“We watch all the World Cup and all the matches we can,” he revealed.
- “Brazil is doing very well, despite the defeat against Cameroon. They are still one of the great favorites.”
- “France is also doing well and Spain, despite losing to Japan, is a team that plays very well, that is very clear about what they do, and it is challenging to take the ball away from them, as they control possession for a long time. It will be difficult to beat them.”
- “I was surprised that they (Germany) were out, They had many top players, and they are a young team that is always among the best in a World Cup.”
LIONEL MESSI PASSES DIEGO MARADONA FOR MOST WORLD CUP GOALS BY AN ARGENTINE! 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/ZmbvKVcK9E
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 3, 2022
After the 2-1 victory against the Australians, thousands of Argentines took to the streets with flags and shirts to celebrate the team led by star Lionel Messi, who will face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals on Friday.