Messi's World Cup in numbers

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After 36 years of waiting, Argentina finally broke the title drought. Argentina won the World Cup again after 1986.

 

 Argentina led by Lionel Messi won the title by defeating the last champion France at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Sunday.

 

 The dream is true. The golden trophy is his. Yet Lionel Messi seems to be still in a dream world. Again, it may seem that the 36-year wait is over.

 

 Some of Lionel Messi's records are highlighted in this article-

 

 26

 

 Messi has played the most 26 matches in World Cup history. Broke Germany's Lothar Mathews' record of 25 matches

 

 2315

 

 Messi played a record 2315 minutes in the World Cup. Broke Italy's Paolo Maldini's previous record of 2217 minutes

 

 19

 

 World Cup record as captain

 

 Messi played 19 matches

 

 13

 

 Messi's 13 goals are the most for Argentina in the World Cup. In all, he is the fourth highest goalscorer in World Cup history

 

 5

 

 Messi is the only footballer to assist in five World Cups

 

 21

 

 Most in the World Cup with 21 goals (13

 

 goals, eight assists) involving Messi

 

 16

 

 The gap between Messi's first and last goal in the World Cup is 16 years and 184 days, which is the longest

 

 1

 

 Messi is the only player to score in the group stages, last 16, quarter finals, semi finals and finals in one World Cup tournament.