Three Records Await Messi at the 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi continues to write his legacy in football, and the 2026 World Cup could be another chance to break new records. If he decides to participate, Messi could become the first player in history to play in six World Cups, a milestone never before achieved. Additionally, he has the opportunity to surpass Lothar Matthäus as the player with the most World Cup appearances, with 25 matches to his name so far.

But that’s not all. The captain of Argentina’s national team is just four goals away from surpassing Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading World Cup goal scorer, a record he could claim if he continues to shine on the global stage.

At 39 years old in the next World Cup, Messi will keep breaking barriers and proving that his football legacy still has much to offer.