Messi Netted his Ninth Goal in FIFA

The Netherlands Topped Group A and Argentina Group C. Messi Netted his Ninth Goal in FIFA WCs!!!!

The Netherlands topped Group A of the tournament which included hosts Qatar, Ecuador and Senegal. The Oranje began their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign in style as they defeated Senegal 2-0. Rising star Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen found the back of the net as the Dutch rounded off a comfortable win.

Next, the Louis van Gaal-coached side faced Ecuador. Gakpo was again the goal-scorer for the Oranje but Ecuador captain Enner Valencia fired in an equalizer as the match finished in a 1-1 stalemate.

Gakpo scored a goal for the third game in succession in the Netherlands' final group game against Qatar. His goal was followed by a goal from midfielder Frankie de Jong. The hosts could not breach the Dutch defense and the match finished 2-0 in the Netherlands' favour.

With two wins and a draw, the Netherlands finished at the top of Group A. And with the Netherlands finishing at the top of Group A and the US finishing second in Group B, the first Round of 16 clash is set.

In the next match Messi, Alvarez guided Argentina to quarters registering a 2-1 win over Australia at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

Yes, Argentina qualified for the quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 with their 2-1 victory over Australia. Copa America champion Argentina has named its 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In the squad picked by Lionel Scaloni, the most glaring miss is Giovani Lo Celso, who will be out of the World Cup due to a leg muscle tear he suffered while playing for Villarreal. The two-time world champion is currently on an undefeated run of 35 games, just two away from equalling Italy’s run under Roberto Mancini.

Emiliano Martinez is the obvious starter. He was one of the most crucial players in Argentina’s winning run in the 2021 Copa America. With a towering presence in goal, Martinez is known to command great respect over his backline and is known for maintaining constant Emiliano Martinez is the obvious starter between the sticks. He was one of the most crucial players in Argentina’s winning run in the 2021 Copa America. With a towering presence in goal, Martinez is known to command great respect over his backline.

That second half was much, much better and Argentina were much, much better. They played with a purpose and an intensity that we didn't see in the first half and that looked set to lead them to a third straight comfortable 2-0 win. But soccer is a funny game. Out of nowhere, Goodwin's wayward strike hit Fernández and went in and it was game on.

The South American team had to survive some nervy moments at the end of the game as Enzo Fernandes’ own goal helped the Socceroos pull one back.

But, Argentina held out to win the tie 2-1 and set up a last-8 clash against The Netherlands.

*The final word has to go to Messi. He put in a performance worthy of the 1000-game milestone,* lighting up the first half with a clinical finish and putting on a superb exhibition of close control and clever passing in the second half. He deserved to go through on that performance alone.

This is all about the FIFA World Cup 2022 as now all teams advance to R16.