Feb 24, 2025 · In taking the field against France in the final at Lusail Stadium, Messi eclipsed Matthaus’s status as the World Cup marathon man with his 26th appearance. It was a record that had stood...

Mar 1, 2025 · With 26 appearances at the FIFA World Cup™, Lionel Messi has now surpassed Lothar Matthaus' record of 25 appearances at the competition.

Oct 19, 2024 · Watch the best moments of Lionel Messi at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Winner - 2014 and 2022. The Best FIFA Men’s Player – Three (2019, 2022, 2023). Previous awards - Five (2009,...

2 days ago · Lionel Messi was at the top of the world in 2022 as he ended the GOAT debate and finally lifted the FIFA World Cup after years of trying to win the biggest trophy in football. Lionel Messi who had lost the 2014 World Cup final to Germany, faced off against France in the 2022 Finals and was able to lead his Argentina team to victory on penalties.

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.

22 hours ago · One of the players who famously stood alongside Lionel Messi during Argentina’s triumphant 2022 FIFA World Cup run has made a striking announcement ahead of the 2026 edition. With the tournament still more than a year away and anticipation already soaring in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the defending champions are already making headlines — not just for their qualification, but ...

2 days ago · BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup. After Argentina secured a spot in next year’s competition, the main question now is whether the 37-year-old star will play in his sixth tournament and try to win back-to-back championships.

3 days ago · Fans of Argentina celebrate as their team defeated Uruguay during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay, Friday, March 21, 2025. ... 85,000 raucous Argentina fans kicked off the festivities at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium despite the absence of Lionel Messi. They were chanting into the night in Buenos ...

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.

Dec 18, 2022 · Carrying his country to the 2022 FIFA World Cup final victory, Argentina star Lionel Messi was the star of the show, winning the Golden Ball award as the best player in the tournament and...