GWR: LIONEL MESSI SETS FOUR NEW WORLD CUP RECORDS

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LIONEL MESSI SETS FOUR NEW WORLD CUP RECORDS

Argentina captain and football icon Lionel Messi has once again etched his name into the history books after breaking four FIFA World Cup records during Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to a post published by the official Guinness World Records social media page on Monday, Messi achieved the remarkable milestones as he continued his extraordinary World Cup journey with the reigning champions.

The records set by the Argentine superstar include:

• Most FIFA World Cup goals by a football player – 18

• Most FIFA World Cup matches played by an individual – 28

• Most matches won by a player at the FIFA World Cup – 18

• Most minutes played in FIFA World Cup history – 2,489 minutes

Messi's historic outing against Austria was further highlighted by his two goals, which took his World Cup tally to 18 and established him as the competition's all-time leading goalscorer. The achievement helped Argentina secure qualification for the knockout stage of the tournament.

The 39-year-old forward has continued to defy age and expectations, extending a legacy that has already seen him win multiple individual and team honours, including the FIFA World Cup title with Argentina in 2022.

Football fans across the world have hailed the latest feat as another testament to Messi's enduring greatness, with Guinness World Records describing the achievements as a historic milestone in the sport.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup progresses, Messi remains at the centre of global attention, with many observers describing his latest accomplishments as a moment that football history will remember for generations.

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