World Cup 2022: Messi Sets Incredible Career Record After Win Over Poland

• Lionel Messi has guided his country to the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
• This comes after Argentina beat Poland in their last group game to set up an Australia clash
• Messi has never been sent out in the group stages of any tournament for club and country

Lionel Messi and his teammates in the Argentina national team have booked their place in the round of 16 at the ongoing 2022 World Cup.

They achieved this success after beating Poland 2-0 in their last group game on Wednesday night, November 30, despite Messi missing a penalty attempt.

Despite starting their campaign on a losing note when they were stunned by Saudi Arabia, La Albiceleste came back stronger in their second game against Mexico, winning the tie.

Messi and his teammates knew that a win against Poland would surely give them ticket to the knockout, and they got that ticket in style.

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What is the record?

According to the report by ESPN, Messi has never been eliminated in the group stages of a tournament in his entire career, for both club and country.

The former Barcelona captain has had a glorious career in football, winning lots of titles even though the World Cup is still missing from his cabinet.

As things stand now, Messi will hope to continue his impressive performance at the World Cup when Argentina face Australia in the round of 16.

When is the encounter?

Argentina and Australia will go head to head on Saturday, December 3, in a tie that is expected to be a challenging one.

Messi snubs Lewandowski’s apology

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Lionel Messi appeared to ignore the outstretched arm of Robert Lewandowski during Argentina's clash against Poland.

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The centre referee blew the whistle after Lewandowski had fouled Messi, towards the tail end of the last Group C fixture at Stadium 974.

Lewandowski, in the spirit of good sportsmanship, reached out to Messi as if to offer an apology, but the Argentina talisman started straight ahead and ignored the Polish captain's hand.

The two seemed to have patched up their differences after the final whistle, as they shared an affectionate moment together.