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Joel Sanderson-Murray·27 November 2022
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Joel Sanderson-Murray·27 November 2022
Lionel Messi saved Argentinaâs skin and France booked their place in the knockout rounds.
Hereâs the best of what happened on day seven and what we have to look forward to on day eight.
It could only be dedicated to one man.
With one kick of his left boot, Lionel Messi kept his countryâs dream alive.
His 64th-minute opener against Mexico eased the tension around the whole of Argentina and got their World Cup campaign up and running.
Messi wasnât the only hero yesterday with Kylian MbappĂ©âs 86th-minute winner booking Franceâs place in the last-16.
Part of the World Cup furniture.
Football fans are a fickle bunch.
Germanyâs World Cup journey could be over if they donât beat Spain in the final game of the day following their 2-1 defeat to Japan on Wednesday.
While Canada will be hoping to build on an impressive performance against Belgium when they take to the field against Croatia.
The Eintracht Frankfurt playmaker is in the form of his life after accumulating 10 goals and four assists in the Bundesliga and Champions League heading into the tournament.
He played his part in Japanâs comeback win over Germany in midweek so expect the ânumber 10â to be involved as his country look to unlock the Costa Rica defence today.