World Cup 2022: Messi Sets Incredible Record After Goal vs Croatia

• Lionel Messi has been in fine form for Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
• The Paris Saint-Germain ace has scored in all of his country's fixtures except for one
• The Barca icon was on target during La Albiceleste's semi-final meeting with Croatia

Lionel Messi has inked his name in history books, following his goal against Croatia in the 2022 World Cup.

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar has been in sensational form in Qatar as he pushes to inspire Argentina to Mundial glory.

Messi has already bagged five goals so far in the tournament, with his latest strike coming in an impressive semi-final outing against the 2018 finalists - the Vatreni.

The Barcelona icon opened his goal account in Qatar against Saudi Arabia in their Group C opener, before he added another one against Mexico.

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While he failed to score against Poland in Argentina's final Group C fixture, he got his name back on the score sheet in the round of 16 against Australia.

The star forward went on to add to his tally when he faced the Netherlands in the quarter-final.

Messi makes history vs Croatia

Messi continued his spectacular run of form at the World Cup when he came up against Croatia in the semis.

The PSG ace broke the encounter's deadlock in the first half of the clash, slotting home the opener from the penalty spot after the half-hour mark.

At 35 years of age, ESPN reports that Messi is now the oldest player to ever score five goals in a single World Cup campaign.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Luka Modric and Messi return to the spotlight in an effort to win the lone trophy still missing from their illustrious careers, FIFA reports.

Both men will captain their respective national teams, as Argentina takes on Croatia in the first semi-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Lusail Stadium.

The two footballing greats face off for one last attempt at Mundial glory, in what could well be their last outings for their respective nations.