Lionel Messi Set A Record When Argentina Was Beaten By Saudi Arabia

JAKARTA Lionel Messi successfully set a record as the first Argentine player to score in four different World Cups.

He scored that note when he scored his only goal from the spot for Albicelestes in a 1-2 defeat against Saudi Arabia in the 2022 Qatar World Cup Group C match at the Lusail Stadium, Tuesday night.

The Paris Saint-Germain player has previously scored goals in the 2006, 2014, and 2018 editions.

This record saw him pass Gabriel Batistuta scoring in three World Cups, respectively in 1994, 1998, and 2002 and Diego Maradona in 1982 1986, and 1994.

The record makes Messi also included Brazilian legend Pele, superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, and German duo Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose, as players who can score in four different World Cups.

In addition, one goal against Saudi Arabia made Lionel Messi have scored or provided assists in 14 of the Argentina national team's last 20 goals.

On the other hand, this defeat made Argentina's record unbeaten in the previous 36 matches ended. Argentina last lost in July 2019 when they lost 0-2 to Brazil in the Copa America.

Saudi Arabia's winning goal was scored by Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari. Three points made Saudi Arabia comfortable at the top of the standings.

Furthermore, Argentina will meet Mexico on November 26 and Poland three days later. The Arabs met Poland, following the last match against Mexico.