Argentine legend Lionel Messi continues to write his World Cup story. in Group J of the World Cup last Monday (22), the number 10 broke five records involving the World Cup.
First, the star surpassed his own mark of games played in the tournament, reaching 28 matches. The 2022 champion can reach up to 34 World Cup games in this edition, depending on his team’s campaign. THE The only active player closest to the Argentine is rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who played 23 games.
Messi also has the most World Cup wins, with 18. In second place is Miroslav Klose, with 17, and in third place is Brazilian legend Cafu, with 16.
Another brand that the number 10 has already expanded its numbers is goals scored in the competition. . Kylian Mbappé, from France, is in second place with 16 goals, equaling Miroslav Klose. ,
The Inter Miami player broke his own record for minutes played in World Cups, with 2,489 minutes. Messi also reached a negative mark.
He became the first player in history to miss three penalties in World Cups. One against Iceland in 2018, one against Poland in 2022 and one at the start of the match against Austria.
