Lionel Messi, captain of the Argentine national team, became this Tuesday (16) the first player to play in six editions of the World Cup.
Messi achieved the feat at the kickoff of Argentina’s debut at the 2026 World Cup against Algeriaat the Kansas City Stadium, practically full of ‘Albiceleste’ fans who applauded their idol since the warm-up.
The current Inter Miami star, 38, you will be able to hold the record alone in less than 24 hoursas Cristiano Ronaldo could take to the field in his sixth World Cup in Portugal’s opener on Wednesday.
In turn, the Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, also called up for his sixth World Cup appearance, watched his team’s debut from the benchin the opening game of the tournament.
Winner of eight Ballon d’Ors, Messi also reached the milestone of 200 games with Argentina on Tuesday, being the team’s top scorer with 117 goals.
