Messi’s 18th World Cup goal beats Marta as Argentina wins 2-0
The GOAT storyline finally tilts the record books, while Egypt ends a 92-year World Cup wait and Spain steadies itself.
By Maha Al-Juhani·· 4 min
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The GOAT storyline finally tilts the record books, while Egypt ends a 92-year World Cup wait and Spain steadies itself.
Lionel Messi’s all-time World Cup scoring mark and the holders’ qualification reset what “elite” looks like in Qatar’s final sprint.
His record goal total rises in the tournament, and the real question is how he stays lethal in his late 30s.