Lionel Messi delivered another masterclass as Argentina dismantled Chile 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C clash. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner struck twice at MetLife Stadium, underlining why he remains the heartbeat of the defending champions.

Julian Alvarez added the third goal to complete a dominant display that keeps Argentina unbeaten and top of the group. Chile struggled to create meaningful chances and now face a difficult task to reach the knockout stages.

With the result, Argentina extend their impressive winning run and move one step closer to securing qualification from Group C. Messi’s influence continues to grow as the tournament progresses.