Messi first to play 30 matches at World Cup

World Cup 2026: Messi tops list of players with most matches played

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has become the player with the most appearances in FIFA World Cup history after featuring in his country's final Group J match against Jordan. The post World Cup 2026: Messi tops list of players with most matches played appeared first on Vanguard News.

World Cup 2026: Messi becomes third player in history to score in six successive matches

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, on Monday became the third player in history to score in six successive World Cup matches. This comes after the Inter Miami forward scored a brace in Argentina’s World Cup 2-0 win against Austria. Prior to the encounter, Messi had scored a hat-trick against Algeria a few days ago. The Barcelona [] World Cup 2026: Messi becomes third player in history to score in six successive matches

Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with goal against Uzbekistan

Houston: Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday, getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right-foot to make it 1-0. He ran toward the bench and celebrated with his teammates after the score.His goal comes after he was criticised for failing to score in Portugal's 1-1 draw against Congo in the team's opening match.Ronaldo and Argentina captain Lionel Messi became the only men in history to play in six World Cup tournaments this year. Ronaldo’s scoring streak started in his debut in 2006 and he also netted goals in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.While he shares the record for most tournaments with Messi, he stands alone in scoring a goal in each edition after Messi failed to score a goal at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.Ronaldo’s goal Monday gave him nine goals in the tournament. Messi has 18 after a hat trick in Argentina's opener against Algeria and two more goals Monday against Austria that made him the all-time leading scorer in tournament history.Tuesday's game was the 230th of Ronaldo’s international career, which is the most in history.This is likely to be the final World Cup for Ronaldo, who won the European Championship with Portugal in 2016 and the Champions League five times with Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Why Messi Is Not Playing For Argentina In World Cup Clash Against Jordan

Lionel Messi is currently the leading scorer of the tournament, having netted five goals in just two matches.

FIFA World Cup: Messi turns 39, shows no signs of stopping

The Argentine legend has featured in a record six World Cups — 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 — more than any other men's player. He also holds the record for the most World Cup appearances, having played 32 matches on football's biggest stage. The post FIFA World Cup: Messi turns 39, shows no signs of stopping first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.