Messi starts for Argentina, one goal from World Cup scoring record
Short overview
Lionel Messi starts for Argentina, needing one goal to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose, and one assist to become the all-time top assist provider, surpassing Diego Maradona.
Lionel Messi is in the starting lineup for Argentina, with the opportunity to make history. The forward needs one goal to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose. He also needs one assist to become the all-time top assist provider in World Cup history, surpassing Diego Maradona.
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