Qatar - 2022

Messi has equaled Maradona in the number of matches played in the World Cup

Lionel Messi is participating in the starting team of the Argentina national team in the second round of the group stage of the World Cup in Qatar against Mexico.

Messi equaled Diego Maradona in the number of matches played in the World Cup. For the PSG player, the game against Mexico was the 21st in the tournament as part of the Argentina team.

The Argentine national team is in danger of prematurely losing the chance to enter the playoffs of the World Cup. It will happen if the South Americans lose to Mexico in the second round of the group stage. In this scenario, Argentina will have 0 points, the opponent - 4. The score was not opened after the first half.