Nov 7, 2023 · Messi made his 26th World Cup appearance in the Qatar 2022 final, breaking Lothar Matthaus's record. Messi has made a record 19 appearances as captain in the World Cup. He is followed by...

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Messi led Argentina to its first World Cup victory in 36 years, scoring twice in the final to defeat France. [213] Having scored seven goals and assisting three during the tournament, Messi would again win the Golden Ball, becoming the first player to win it twice. [ 214 ]

Mar 1, 2025 · Messi has made a record 19 appearances as captain in the World Cup. He is followed by Rafa Marquez (17) and Diego Maradona (16). Messi has played the most minutes in World Cup history:...

Dec 22, 2022 · With 26 appearances at the FIFA World Cup™, Lionel Messi has now surpassed Lothar Matthaus' record of 25 appearances at the competition.

Dec 19, 2022 · Keep up to date with the goals, assists, passing and other key stats for Argentina legend Lionel Messi at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

2 days ago · Julián Álvarez’s controversial penalty miss against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League has drawn comparisons to a similar moment involving Lionel Messi in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final ...

Dec 18, 2022 · Argentina win their third World Cup in extraordinary style, beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a Lionel Messi double and a hat-trick from French gun Kylian Mbappé.

Dec 18, 2022 · Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer. Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim a third World Cup title despite Kylian Mbappé scoring the first hat trick in a final in 56 years.

Dec 18, 2022 · Messi joined the likes of Diego Maradona and Mario Kempes as Argentine talisman to lead La Albiceleste to the World Cup title.

Dec 18, 2022 · Lionel Messi of Argentina scores the team's first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18,...