the Argentina The striker was in sublime form once again as his country booked their place in Sunday’s masterpiece by beating croatia 3-0.
Messi scored from the penalty spot to equalize teammate Kylian Mbappé in the Golden Boot race, before setting up Julián Álvarez’s second goal with a glorious assist.
The 35-year-old will have another shot at pinnacle glory eight and a half years after Argentina’s loss to Germany in Brazil.
There was concern during Tuesday’s semi-final when Messi appeared to repeatedly grab his left hamstring.
Any injury to the Paris Saint-Germain star could prove fatal to Argentina’s hopes of ending their 36-year long wait for a World Cup, but Messi was quick to reassure supporters that he was fully fit.
“I feel very good, I feel strong and ready to play every game,” Messi said.
“It is not easy since we arrived tired but the group gained strength again and we had a strong match. I’m really enjoying this. I feel very happy in this World Cup and I can help the squad”.
Defending champions France take on Morocco on Wednesday to determine who will play Argentina in the final. .