FIFA World Cup: Messi sets a unique record

 

Argentina's star footballer Lionel Messi has achieved a unique record in the ongoing Football World Cup in Qatar.

Saudi Arabia pulled off a big upset in the Football World Cup on Tuesday by defeating Argentina 1-2 after a thrilling encounter.

The Saudi team ranked 51st in FIFA's world ranking defeated world number 3 Argentina by one goal to 2 in the World Cup.

In the match played in the city of Lusail, Qatar, star footballer Lionel Messi scored a penalty in the 10th minute on behalf of the 2-time world champion Argentina. Saleh Shaheri scored the goal in the 48th minute on behalf of Saudi Arabia. He scored the second goal in the 10th minute to give the team the lead, which remained until the end of the match.

Argentina lost in this match, but in it, the captain of Argentina also crossed a milestone. Messi became the first player to score 4 goals for Argentina in the World Cup.

Messi scored goals in 2014, 2006, 2018 and 2022 while playing for Argentina.

On the other hand, Saudi Arabia also won an important honour in this match. According to Arab media, Saudi Arabia is the first Arab and Asian country to defeat Argentina in the World Cup