Messi and the soccer-mad South American nation, who idolize him, will be awaiting another emotionally charged evening when Argentina takes on Poland. It is a match that has so much on the line.
Messi, is and will be playing in the World Cup . Robert Lewandowski, the Polish striker, might be too old to play in soccer’s largest tournament in 2026.
This is for the entire World Cup. Because Messi is one of the most admired players of the game and he’d be a great addition to a tournament heating up.
For the Group C finale, there are many possibilities. A win by the Argentines will ensure they advance as likely group winners. They can draw and finish in second place behind Poland, or they may be pushed out of the match by Saudi Arabian or Mexican players.
A loss? For anyone connected to Argentina, this is a terrible thought. The team would not only be defeated, but also humiliated. Messi might not be seen again in the Albiceleste’s sky blue-and white jersey.
It is too much for Argentina fans. It was why many tears were shed among the technical staff, fans and players after Messi’s second-half goal set Argentina on its way to a 2-0 victory over Mexico.
It was able to rebound from the shocking loss of 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in its first match. Argentina now has a fighting chance of avoiding its first exit from the group stage since 2002.
Messi stated, “Now another World Cup is underway.” He hopes to score for the 3rd consecutive match at this World Cup. Messi scored 13 goals in 2022 for Argentina — a career-high total in one calendar year.
Concerns about Messi’s health have been a problem since he began training on his own for just two days prior to Argentina’s opening match. He played all 90 minutes against Saudi Arabia, as well as in Mexico’s match. However, he was in discomfort when he injured his ankle in the latter part of the match.
Messi later said that it was not serious. This only raises concerns about the health of a 35-year old player, who is clearly choosing the right moments to explode in life and pacing himself during matches.f
Still, he scored in both team games and is used for delivering big moments for Argentina.
Czeslaw Miewicz, Poland coach said: “It is a great question — How do you stop Lionel Messi?” “All the world has been considering it for years…. I doubt we will ever know the answer.”
Lionel Scaloni of Argentina must decide whether Lautaro Martnez, who has been covered well in the first two matches, will continue or go with Julian Alvarez as his striker. Enzo Fernandez is a highly rated young midfielder who scored a goal as a substitute for Mexico. Scaloni will choose the right back after Scaloni played different left backs and right backs in each of Argentina’s games.
Lewandowski, 34 years old, is now lighter after scoring a goal at the World Cup in the 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia. He’s now looking to get past the group stage at the World Cup. Poland hasn’t done it since 1986.
Scaloni stated that Lewandowski was “as good as Messi.” “You can only enjoy such an excellent player. Why are we comparing one to the other? It’s not helpful.”
Argentina fans should be wary about Lewandowski’s threats, who rivals France’s KarimBenzema for the title of best striker.
They will be able to see that Messi continues, even in the final stages of his incredible career, to bend soccer games in his favor.