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Messi Still Chasing World Cup Records in 2026
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100% centerFirst reported by Walla · 4 days ago
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What happened
Lionel Messi set and matched several World Cup records at the 2026 tournament, including becoming the all-time leading scorer and the oldest player to score a World Cup hat trick. He also extended records for appearances, captaincies, assists and goals from outside the box, while chasing more milestones.
- 01Messi became the World Cup’s all-time top scorer with 16 goals.
- 02His hat trick against Algeria made him the oldest World Cup hat-trick scorer.
- 03He set records for appearances, captaincies, assists, and long-range goals.
- 04Messi is chasing a second World Cup title as captain.
- 05He could become the first player to score in six World Cups.
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