Getty Lionel Messi of Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Coming off a World Cup hat-trick against Algeria, Lionel Messi proved that he’s still one of the best players in the world at the age of 38.
Argentina is back in action on Monday, taking on Austria for their second match of the tournament. A win for either nation assures their place in the knockout stages, with Messi looking to become the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer.
Ahead of the match, Austria’s manager Ralf Rangnick discussed his game plan against Messi and the reigning World Cup champions.
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