Keanu Baccus, an Australian midfielder, stated that facing Lionel Messi in the FIFA World Cup was an unreal experience. He reported that the Argentine superstar seemed on the field to be nearly like a wax statue, and that his view of the football field astounded him.

Argentina defeated Australia in the Round of 16 to go to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup. Following their victory over the Netherlands in the quarterfinals, the South American powerhouses have advanced.

On the other hand, prior to the Round of 16 encounter, Australian defender Milos Degenek talked about facing Argentina great Lionel Messi and said it was not an honour. He did, however, acknowledge his fondness for the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) player and his conviction that he is the greatest player of all time!