Messi’s Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach 2022 World Cup Final in Qatar
Two goals by Man City striker Julian Alvarez and a Lionel Messi penalty gave Argentina a 3-0 victory over Croatia to qualify for the final come Sunday.
Messi opened the score with a wonderfully hit penalty after Alvarez was fouled in the box by the Croatian goalkeeper.
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A solo run from Alvarez saw Argentina go 2-0 up before the break.
Croatia could not penetrate the Argentine defense as Otamendi and Romero were resilient at the back.
A moment of magic from the little magician, Messi was more than enough to set up Alvarez for his second of the night.
Argentina will play the winner of France vs Morocco today in the final of the World Cup.
