Lionel Messi has etched his name further into football history by becoming the all-time top goalscorer at World Cups. The Argentine captain scored in Argentina's latest group stage match, taking his World Cup tally to a record-breaking number. According to the panel on the Guardian's Football Weekly podcast, Messi has scored all five of Argentina's goals in the tournament so far, highlighting his immense importance to the team.
Messi's Record-Breaking Feat
Messi's achievement came during Argentina's group stage match, where he scored a stunning goal to surpass the previous record. The panel, including Barry Glendenning, Alexander Abnos, and Mark Langdon, discussed Messi's performance, with one noting, "He's quite good, isn't he?" Messi's record now stands as the benchmark for future generations, though Kylian Mbappé is already chasing it, having scored earlier in the tournament.
Rain Delay in France vs Iraq
Elsewhere, France's match against Iraq was delayed by a massive storm, with the game eventually ending 3-0 in France's favor. The panel described the match as feeling like it "took three days to complete" due to the lengthy interruption. Despite the delay, France secured a comfortable victory, setting up a crucial group stage finale.
Norway vs Senegal Thriller
In another exciting encounter, Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in a match that the panel called "a lot of fun." The result means the final group game between Norway and France will be pivotal, as top spot could determine a favorable route to the final. The panel also previewed upcoming matches, including England vs Ghana, and answered listener questions.
