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Argentina have done it! La Albiceleste have reached their sixth overall World Cup final, following three goals netted comfortably in the back of the Croatian net.
Magical Messi - considered one of the best players of all time - steered his teammates to the win following his penalty early on in the game, which was then followed by two goals from Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez.
The two-times world champions, backed by a huge number of fans at the Lusail Stadium, arguably produced their best display of the tournament to ensure they will meet the winner's of Wednesday's semi-final clash between holders France and history-makers Morocco in Sunday's final.
Sunday's final will also marks Messi's second World Cup final- and he will be looking to win in a bid to crown his remarkable career.
Messi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, also became Argentina's all-time top scorer at a World Cup with 11 goals, surpassing Gabriel Batistuta's record.