How Scaloni unlocked Messi's goal scoring at World Cup for Argentina

Lionel Messi scored only six goals across four World Cups before coach Lionel Scaloni took charge of Argentina, but has since tallied 15 goals across the 2022 and 2026 tournaments combined. ESPN analyst Dharnish Iqbal examines the tactical and positional changes Scaloni implemented that unlocked Messi's prolific goal-scoring at the World Cup level. The article appears in the context of Argentina's ongoing participation in the 2026 World Cup, where Messi continues to add to his tally.