B2163 words1:10Story British AccentPublished Jul 22, 2026 · Updated Jul 22, 2026

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At the 2022 World Cup, Lautaro started matches as Argentina's main striker.

However, he struggled during the tournament and could not score a single goal.

He soon lost his starting place and was heavily criticized by the media.

Argentina won the cup, yet their disappointed number nine felt he had not earned it.

Lautaro soon answered his critics in the best way possible on the pitch.

At the 2024 Copa América, he scored the winning goal in the final match.

Then, at the 2026 World Cup, he struck late against Switzerland in the quarterfinal.

He also scored the winner against England to secure a place in the final.

Argentina unfortunately lost the final match one to zero against Spain after extra time.

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It was a painful night, but this time nobody questioned Lautaro's incredible effort.

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The striker had previously gone home with a trophy he could not truly celebrate.

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Now, he had personally fired his beloved country into a historic World Cup final.

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