Admiration for Messi, aim for self-betterment: Yamal speaks ahead of FIFA WC quarterfinal against Belgium
Published on: July 9, 2026, 7:22 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Messi, aged 39, is leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals to his name, with a hat-trick against Algeria, his first-ever in the World Cup and a goal and assist in Argentina's comeback win against Egypt by 3-2 in the round of 16 clash being the standout ones that have now taken them to the quarterfinals. The Inter Miami striker surpassed Miroslav Klose's long-standing record of most goals in FIFA World Cup history and currently has a total of 21 goals.
