Lionel Messi and Argentina 36-game unbeaten run ends at World Cup: How Saudi Arabia denied Albiceleste's world record bid. Argentina's unbeaten run of 36 matches, the world's longest active undefeated streak, is over after one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history against Saudi Arabia.

Lionel Messi magic sends Argentina to World Cup final with win over Croatia. Lionel Messi put on a sensational display as he helped Argentina secure a spot in the World Cup final with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Croatia on Tuesday.