Lionel Messi continues to defy age, shattering defences with his agility and skill. In the FIFA World Cup 2026, he achieved a new record, becoming the highest goal-scorer, surpassing Miroslav Klose's mark. With 18 goals in the tournament, Messi has left an indelible mark on the competition.
His recent match against Austria saw him score a brace, helping Argentina qualify for the Round of 32. Even Zlatan Ibrahimović, a Swedish great, couldn't help but be impressed by Messi's performance, mocking his own World Cup record of zero goals in two editions.
Messi's incredible run has seen him break six World Cup records in one night, including becoming the oldest player to score a hat-trick, eclipsing Cristiano Ronaldo's record. With his 11th hat-trick in the Argentine shirt, Messi has also scripted the most hat-tricks in men's international football.
