“Gives us Lionel Messi vibes" – Fans believe Germany star doesn’t deserve to go out of the FIFA World Cup after performance against Costa Rica

Some fans compared Germany's Jamal Musiala to Lionel Messi after the former's nation were eliminated from the 2022 FIFA World Cup despite beating Costa Rica on Thursday, 1 December.

The 2014 World Cup winners came into matchday three with just one point from two games, which meant they had to depend on other results for qualification. Despite beating the South American nation by a 4-2 scoreline, they were hapless due to Japan's unexpected 2-1 win against Spain.

Spain and Germany finished on four points each, but La Roja advanced on goal difference. Musiala was outstanding for Die Mannschaft on the night and assisted his team's fourth goal, which came via Niclas Fullkrug in the 88th minute.

He could have had two goals and another assist if things went his way. He struck the post from inside the box in the 61st minute after being set up by Leroy Sane.

Germany vs. Costa Rica:

⏱️ 10’ - Serge Gnabry ⚽
⏱️ 58’ - Yeltsin Tejeda ⚽
⏱️ 70’ -Juan Pablo Vargas ⚽
⏱️ 73’ - Kai Havertz ⚽
⏱️ 85’ - Kai Havertz ⚽
⏱️ 89’ - Niclas Fullkrug ⚽

🇩🇪 4 - 2 🇨🇷

Both teams go out. 📉 https://t.co/4YlBOhwh33

Musiala then hit the framework again six minutes later, this time from a longer way out from goal. He also provided a tasty cross for Fullkrug in the 76th minute, only for goalkeeper Keylor Navas to deny the striker from point-blank range.

Despite Germany's elimination, Musiala has been one of the standout players in the World Cup so far. He provided the assist in his team's 1-1 FIFA World Cup draw against Spain and was the silver lining from their shock 2-1 defeat to Japan.

Against Costa Rica, the 19-year-old apparently completed 13 dribbles, which is just two shy of Nigerian icon Jay-Jay Okocha's record of 15 against Italy in the 1994 World Cup. Here's what fans had to say on Twitter about the 19-year-old Bayern Munich playmaker's performance.

Jamal Musiala successfully completed 13 dribbles tonight.

That’s the second most ever recorded in a World Cup game.

He’s 19.

💫 twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/f9L6x7OR6U

Fair play to Japan..I’m just disappointed I’m not gonna see any more of Jamal Musiala this World Cup

Jamal Musiala completing 13 dribbles for germany (the second most ever recorded in a World Cup game) at 19 isn’t talked about enough

Generation Talent https://t.co/aWtpUx2JeL

Germany are out of the World Cup but Jamal Musiala actually won our hearts. I can confidently say he is a talent who gives us Lionel Messi vibes but he has to work on his finishing. He is the best youngster currently in my opinion. https://t.co/PyZZAkfXXs

germany deserve to go home but musiala doesn’t

Has a forward ever played this well in three straight games without scoring? He's cursed, is Musiala

Knocked out but what a World Cup performance from Musiala. Was let down https://t.co/2ypEz5ZYBI

After watching Musiala and the Golden boy winner ,Gavi I now believe Musiala was robbed. https://t.co/oQbBuWeSLf

Musiala is just a taller Messi

Lionel Messi's Argentina avoided FIFA World Cup shock after win vs Poland

Lionel Messi and his Argentina side avoided the same FIFA World Cup fate as Germany after beating Poland 2-0 on 30 November.

Like the Germans, La Albiceleste started their World Cup campaign with a shock 2-1 loss. The defeat against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was followed by a 2-0 win against Mexico.

To negate any variables that would have arisen with a draw and confirm qualification, Lionel Messi and Co. needed to beat Mexico, which they did. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez in the second half were enough to get the job done.

Argentina finished as the winners of their group and will face Australia in the last 16 on 3 December.