Doha: As the Messi legend rose goal after goal, Argentina’s win against Mexico was thrilling. Superstar Messi also owns a handful of records.
Messi joined Diego Maradona’s record as the player to have played in the most World Cup matches for Argentina after taking the field against Mexico. Both played 21 matches for Argentina at the World Cup.
Messi is the player who has played the most games and scored the most goals for Argentina. 93 goals in 167 games. Messi also equaled Maradona’s World Cup goal tally with his goal against Mexico. Eight goals.
Maradona has scored many goals in four World Cups. This is Messi’s fifth World Cup. Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reached his eighth World Cup goal. Messi also holds the record for youngest (18 years 357 days, 2006 World Cup v Serbia) and oldest (35 years 155 days, 2022 World Cup v Mexico) player to score and assist in a Cup match of the world since 1966.
