Lionel Messi has once again been the driving force behind Argentina's World Cup campaign. The 39-year-old is enjoying another remarkable tournament, leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals while finding the net in every match so far. He has also continued to add to his long list of records with almost every appearance. More importantly, Messi has delivered when Argentina have needed him most. He inspired the defending champions to escape difficult situations against Cape Verde and Egypt, producing decisive moments that kept their title defence alive. While a new generation of stars continues to emerge, Messi has once again shown why he remains the standard everyone is trying to reach, setting the pace in the Golden Boot race and proving he can still decide the biggest matches on football's grandest stage.

“I am not satisfied with what I do”: Lamine Yamal

Meanwhile, talking about his World Cup campaign so far, Yamal believes he still has another level to reach. The teenager admitted he is continuing to regain rhythm after spending nearly two months on the sidelines through injury and insisted he is his own biggest critic. Yamal said he expects his best football to come in the latter stages of the tournament as he builds match fitness and confidence.