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