[86365] Lionel Messi breaks historical records in the 2026 World Cup
[86365] Lionel Messi breaks historical records in the 2026 World Cup
A series of reports points to the setting of new records by Lionel Messi in the 2026 World Cup, including becoming one of the greatest scorers in World Cup history.
Messi sets new standards in the 2026 World Cup
During the days of the 2026 World Cup, sports channels are reporting on a series of historical achievements by the Argentine star Lionel Messi. According to the Sport Bad News Football World Cup channel, which presents an enthusiastic and supportive stance toward the player, Messi now holds the record for appearances in the tournament with 27 matches, as well as the record for assists (8) and the record for direct involvement in goals (24) in World Cup history.
Additionally, the channel notes that Messi has reached 16 goals within the framework of the World Cup. This figure was also confirmed by Inesta Farsi, which emphasized that Messi has equaled Miroslav Klose's record as the tournament's all-time top scorer. According to the Sport Bad News channel, this is an achievement that cements Messi's status as a "legend in World Cup history."
At the same time, the World Cup 2026 | Football 180 channel, which covers the tournament from a statistical perspective, notes that Messi currently leads the 2026 World Cup top scorers table with three goals as reported. The channel added that Messi holds further records, including the highest number of "braces," over "hat-tricks" in the tournament, and the highest number of wins for the "Man of the Match" title according to the 180 report.
Expectations surrounding the star remain high, as Futball 180 estimates that Messi and Kylian Mbappé have already secured their places at the top of the tournament's historical top scorers table.