Com hat-trick in Argentina’s debut at the 2026 World Cup, on Tuesday (16), and became the greatest scorer in the history of the World Cup. The 3-0 victory against Algeria also marked the first victory for a South American team in the tournament hosted in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
At 38 years old, Messi also became the first player to participate in six editions of the World Cup. The level will be reached by Cristiano Ronaldo this Wednesday (17) at the premiere of Portugal against a Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is also in his sixth participation in the World Cup. However, he remained on the bench in the .
Earlier, against the consistent Senegal, with 14 goals.
