Argentina captain Lionel Messi said they were not afraid of any team at the FIFA world Cup 2022, which is scheduled to start next month in Qatar. The soccer GOAT noted in a recent interview that the team was doing well, and he felt that they would return home with the cup.

The Copa America champions will enter the World Cup 2022 unbeaten since 2019.

Argentina has remained undefeated in their last 35 games, which is also the longest active undefeated streak, and one of the longest of all time. They will meet Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland in the Group C of the ultimate football tournament.

The Argentinian captain said they were eager, fearless, and ready to fight the best with peace of mind.

Argentina will face Saudi Arabia in the opening match on November 22. The 2022 World Cup will be the last for Lionel Messi, who has participated in four world cups so far - 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. The legendary striker led his team to the finals in 2014, which they lost to Germany. In 2018, Argentina was pushed out in the round of 16 by France, who won the world cup.

While still a significant threat to the opposition, the 7-time Ballon d'Or winner is well past his prime. Messi is currently ranked fifth in the FIFA Rankings 2023.

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