Key Points
- Argentina advanced to the final by defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final.
- Lionel Messi became the key player of the match by providing assists in both of his team's goals.
- With this performance, Messi surpassed Mbappé to take the top spot in the Golden Shoe race.
- The match was played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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2-1 defeat (England)2 assists (Messi)2nd consecutive final
Argentina's captain Lionel Messi has risen to the top of the Golden Shoe award race at the World Cup. Champion Argentina reached the final for the second consecutive time by defeating England 2-1 in the semi-final match played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday night.
Although he failed to score in this crucial match, Messi was the one who provided assists in both of Argentina's goals. With this performance, he surpassed France's star Kylian Mbappé and took the lead in the race for the top scorer.
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- Lionel Messi surpassed Kylian Mbappé with his performance to rise to the top of the Golden Shoe race.
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