Fewest runs and deadliest.. no "618" For Messi, the hero of the exciting digital paradox at the World Cup

He took Argentina all the way

New statistics have revealed an exciting paradox for Argentina star Lionel Messi, who has been shining since the start of the 2026 World Cup, which is now being held in America, Canada and Mexico.

Lionel Messi leads the list of the best scorers of the current World Cup with 6 goals, and the Argentina national team topped its group after winning 3 times over Austria, Algeria and Jordan in the first round.

Opta Statistics Network said on Tuesday: Lionel Messi He ran the least and made the least physical effort in the entire World Cup, but was the most efficient and effective in goal.

He explained that 618 players (excluding the goalkeeper) played 90 minutes or more in the group stage, adding that Messi ran the least of these numbers with just 8.1 km per 90 minutes, but he was the top scorer among the same number of players with 6 goals.

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