Messi magic helps send Argentina into World Cup last eight
Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark quality to score the opener in a 2-1 win over Australia and send Argentina into the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday.
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Magical Messi takes Argentina through to Dutch showdown
Lionel Messi scored on his 1,000th career appearance in Argentina's 2-1 win over Australia at the World Cup on Saturday to surpass his great predecessor Diego Maradona's tournament total and set up a quarter-final clash with the Netherlands.
Messi scores for Argentina in his 1,000th career game
AL RAYYAN, Qatar :Lionel Messi scored in the 1,000th game of his remarkable career on Saturday to give Argentina the lead in their World Cup last 16 clash with Australia as he seeks the only major trophy to elude him.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Netherlands Beat USA 3-1 To Qualify For Quarter-finals
A clinical Netherlands ended the United States' World Cup dream on Saturday, sweeping into the quarter-finals with a ruthless 3-1 victory. First-half goals from Memphis Depay and Daley Blind and a late strike from Denzel Dumfries sealed a deserved victory as the Dutch handed out a painful lesson in finishing to their American opponents. The Netherlands, bidding to win their first World Cup after losing in three previous finals, will face Argentina or Australia in the last eight. Veteran coach Louis van Gaal's men were worthy victors in Saturday's last-16 clash at the Khalifa International Stadium.
Lionel Messi plays 1,000th career game
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Lionel Messi began the 1,000th game of his remarkable career on Saturday in Argentina's World Cup last 16 clash with Australia as he sought the only major trophy to elude him.
Dutch masters into World Cup quarter-finals as USA downed
A clinical Netherlands ended the United States' World Cup dream on Saturday, sweeping into the quarter-finals with a ruthless 3-1 victory.
All continents in knockout round shows growth of game, says FIFA
The Qatar World Cup will set a record as teams from all continents have advanced to the round of 16 for the first time ever, FIFA said on Saturday.
Dumfries delivers as Dutch head into last eight
DOHA :Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries set up their first two goals and netted a decisive third to ensure a 3-1 victory over the United States on Saturday and a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals, thwarting U.S. efforts at a late comeback.