Julian Alvarez is now the youngest player to score twice in a World Cup semi-final or final since the legendary Pele.
The 22-year-old Manchester City striker scored Argentina's second and third goals as they pulled off a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Croatia on Tuesday, inspired by none other than Lionel Messi. Alvarez and his superstar teammate will now return to the Lusail Stadium for Sunday's grand final, facing either holders France or underdogs Morocco.
But regardless of the outcome, the ex- River Plate prodigy will have fond memories to look back on once the tournament ends. That's because, at 22 years and 316 days old, Alvarez became the youngest player to bag two goals in a World Cup semi-final or final in the past 64 years.
