Argentina captain Lionel Messi has added another remarkable milestone to his glittering career, setting a new FIFA World Cup record for the most goals scored by a player aged 30 or older in a single tournament.
Messi reached the landmark after taking his tally to eight goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, surpassing the previous record of seven that he set during Argentina’s triumphant 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar.
The latest feat further underlines the veteran forward’s enduring brilliance, as he continues to rewrite football’s record books despite being well into his 30s.
The record comes as Messi enjoys another prolific World Cup, playing a pivotal role in Argentina’s run to the quarter-finals.
His eight-goal haul is now the highest ever recorded by a player aged 30 and above at a single edition of the tournament, eclipsing his own mark established four years earlier.
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