Messi Scores 116th Goal as Argentina Thrash Zambia 5-0 in World Cup Send-off

• Lionel Messi scored his 116th goal for Argentina and assisted another in a dominant 5-0 victory over Zambia.
• The match at La Bombonera served as Argentina's final home game before defending their World Cup crown.
• Messi set up Julian Alvarez for the opening goal and then netted his own with an individual effort before half-time.
• Nicolas Otamendi converted a penalty, an own goal from Dominic Chanda, and Valentin Barco's strike completed the rout.
• Argentina, targeting back-to-back titles, will face Algeria, Austria, and Jordan in Group J at the finals in June.