The greatest player of all time is on the verge of owning many of the World Cup’s most prestigious records.

Lionel Messi is set to appear in his sixth FIFA World Cup, with Argentina defending their title. | Football News

From 48 teams and three host nations to Messi, Ronaldo and viral moments, here are all the records broken at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far.

Lionel Messi could have signed off from World Cup football on the ultimate high in 2022 but he is back and poised to become the first man to play in six tournaments.

Lionel Messi is set to make history. He will become the first player to participate in six World Cups. This marks a remarkable achievement for the legendary Argentine forward.…

The greatest player of all time is on the verge of owning many of the World Cup’s most prestigious records.

Lionel Messi made history in the FIFA World Cup 2026. He became the first player to play in six World Cups. Messi also scored a hat-trick against Algeria. This tied Miroslav…

Messi scores three exactly 20 years to the day he made his World Cup debut for Argentina.

Lionel Messie equaled Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record and overtakes Roger Milla to become the oldest player to hit a tournament brace.

Lionel Messi delivered another unforgettable performance on football's grandest stage, scoring a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026…

At 38, Lionel Messi sits level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals, one strike from owning the record outright in what is likely his last World Cup.

Lionel Messi's first World Cup hat-trick propelled Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria, tying him with Miroslav Klose in the tournament's all-time scoring charts.

Analysis: Messi has long been called ‘incomparable’, but if that greatness manifested itself largely in the colours of Barcelona, it may have come later in life in the albiceleste…

Lionel Messi delivered a stunning hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup victory. The 38-year-old star proved his enduring significance to the reigning champions. He now shares the…