Lionel Messi breaks seven World Cup records in 2026 tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Lionel Messi has set seven all-time records during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, showing remarkable performance at age 39. He is currently leading the Golden Boot race and has scored six goals in three group stage matches. Messi’s records include becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games and the oldest player to score a hat-trick. Argentina seeks to advance further in the tournament, aiming for a second consecutive title. They face Cabo Verde in the Round of 32, with the possibility of playing either Egypt or Australia in the next round.
- •Messi has scored six goals in the group stage.
- •He became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.
- •Messi is the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick.
- •Argentina plays Cabo Verde in the Round of 32.
- •Messi leads the Golden Boot race at 39 years old.
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi has already broken seven all-time records at the 2026 World Cup
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Ageless greatness: Four records Lionel Messi has broken during the 2026 World Cup
"Lionel Messi’s record-breaking 2026 FIFA World Cup run is rewriting the history books. Messi is the reigning Golden Ball holder from 2022 and is leading the 2026 tournament in the Golden Boot race at 39 years old.
"Lionel Messi has spent his entire career breaking records and, even at the age of 39, is showing no signs of slowing that trend.Messi's magnificent start to the 2026World Cup has propelled Argentina i...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 2:48 PMLionel Messi has already broken seven all-time records at the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi’s record-breaking 2026 FIFA World Cup run is rewriting the history books. Messi is the reigning Golden Ball holder from 2022 and is leading the 2026 tournament in the Golden Boot race at 39 years old.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 2:45 PMAgeless greatness: Four records Lionel Messi has broken during the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi has spent his entire career breaking records and, even at the age of 39, is showing no signs of slowing that trend.Messi's magnificent start to the 2026World Cup has propelled Argentina i...
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- FIFA World Cup•Jun 28, 2026, 4:05 PMGianni Infantino attends Portugal – Colombia World Cup game with Donald Trump cabinet member
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 28, 2026, 3:55 PMExpanded World Cup is proving more is more
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 28, 2026, 3:51 PMTeams eliminated during World Cup Group Stage by continent: UEFA sees 3 exits, CAF just one
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 28, 2026, 3:47 PMRavens pass rusher Mike Green tests himself against a sumo wrestler
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 28, 2026, 3:41 PMIran Might Be The Unluckiest Sports Team Ever
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 28, 2026, 3:40 PMPrintable 2026 World Cup bracket for knockout stage
