Win or lose, Messi will make a record breaking 26th World Cup appearance if he lines out on Sunday.
Lionel Messi will have one last chance to win an elusive World Cup.
He opened the scoring from the penalty spot, and later turned provider for Julian Alvarez's second, as Argentina beat Croatia by 3-0 in last night's semi-final in Qatar.
Win or lose, Messi will make a record breaking 26th World Cup appearance if he lines out on Sunday.
Speaking on ITV, former Ireland captain Roy Keane was enthralled by Messi's game.
Argentina's opponents in the final will be decided tonight.
Defending champions France meet the tournament's surprise package Morocco.
The French are waiting on the fitness of Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot.
Kick off in the Al Bayt Stadium is at 7pm.
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