Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Austria at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 22, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
Guinness World Records has highlighted four historic milestones achieved by Argentina captain Lionel Messi following his record-breaking performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he inspired a 2-0 victory over Austria in the group stage.
Messi, who scored twice in the match, set multiple records and further extended his dominance on football’s biggest stage.
Argentina, the defending champions, secured the win in a group stage fixture played in North America, with Messi once again central to their attack despite missing a penalty earlier in the game.
According to GWR in a statement shared on Monday, Lionel Messi broke all the records listed today. Related News Belgium’s Doku becomes father after World Cup controversy World Cup: Argentina through after Messi double sinks Austria Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
