Lionel Messi was at his best for Argentina scoring three goals against Bolivia for the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. His latest achievement puts him squarely with Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
Messi, 37, scored the first goal for Argentina just 19 minutes into the match, and the second and third goals came just two minutes apart before the final whistle. This was the star footballer’s first appearance for team Argentina for nearly a year. He was at his best
Julian Alvarez scored with a free-kick assist from Messi. And Thiago Almada assisted La Albiceleste for another shot in the 70th minute. It was an incredible match dominated by Argentina.
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Fans Drive Messi
The Argentina captain expressed excitement to be back in the field. He thanked his fans and supporters for their love and affection. “It moves me how they shout my name,” the star said.
Messi believes he has defied his age to play on the field. He shared that he feels like a kid because he is very comfortable with his team. “As long as I feel good and can keep performing as I want, I’ll keep enjoying it.”
About the 2026 World Cup, Messi said he has not set any date or deadline for his future. He is just trying to enjoy the moment. “I am more emotional than ever and taking all the love from the people because I know these can be my last games.”
