Argentine legend Lionel Messi decimated several records at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his historic performance against Algeria.
200 – In what is his 200th senior appearance for Argentina, Lionel Messi becomes the first ever man to play in six different editions of the FIFA World Cup.
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2 – At 38 years, 357 days old, Lionel Messi is the oldest player to score multiple goals in a FIFA World Cup match, surpassing Roger Milla (38y 34d) in 1990.
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Lionel Messi becomes oldest and youngest goalscorer in Argentine history || Imago
Since turning 30, Lionel Messi has scored more World Cup goals than Cristiano Ronaldo has managed in his entire career 🤯 pic.twitter.com/39dFvYlYAC
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