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IN PHOTOS: Lionel Messi's most impressive records at the FIFA World Cup

Updated On: 20 December, 2022 11:22 AM IST |

Argentina's captain Lionel Messi holds multiple records in FIFA World Cup. We look at them after his team's historic win at the World Cup 2022. (Pic/Lionel Messi official Instagram handle)

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Pic credit- Lionel Messi official Instagram handle
Pic credit- Lionel Messi official Instagram handle
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Lionel Messi holds the record of playing the most FIFA World Cup matches. He has played 26 matches till now surpassing Lothar Matthaus record of 25 matches    

Lionel Messi holds the record of playing the most FIFA World Cup matches. He has played 26 matches till now surpassing Lothar Matthaus record of 25 matches

 

 

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Lionel Messi holds the record of captaining in most World Cup matches. He has been the captain for 19 matches of the world cup

Lionel Messi holds the record of captaining in most World Cup matches. He has been the captain for 19 matches of the world cup

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Lionel Messi has played the most number of minutes in World Cup history with the conclusion of the Qatar World Cup 2022. The Argentine playmaker has played as many as 2,314 mintues in five World Cup starting from 2006 in Germany

Lionel Messi has played the most number of minutes in World Cup history with the conclusion of the Qatar World Cup 2022. The Argentine playmaker has played as many as 2,314 mintues in five World Cup starting from 2006 in Germany

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Lionel Messi is the only player to register an assist in five Worlds Cups

Lionel Messi is the only player to register an assist in five Worlds Cups

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Lionel Messi holds the record for the most number of 'Player of the Match' awards in World Cup. He has won the title 11 times

Lionel Messi holds the record for the most number of 'Player of the Match' awards in World Cup. He has won the title 11 times

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