Messi has scored a record number of goals in the 2026 World Cup

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Lionel Messi has been in exceptional form at the 2026 World Cup as he led Argentina to the quarter-finals, adding to a new set of records.

According to statistics network Opta, Messi became the only player (since World Cup records began in 1966) to create 10 or more chances, 10 or more successful dribbles, 10 or more passes and win 10 or more fouls in a single World Cup match.

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So far, the Argentina captain has created 15 chances, made 10 successful dribbles, made 11 passes and committed 13 fouls, achieving this unique feat in the tournament’s history since the statistics began.

Messi played a decisive role in Argentina’s progress to the quarter-finals, scoring once in a 3-2 win over Egypt in the round of 16 and setting up another to send the defending champions to face Switzerland.

The Flea is currently the tournament’s top scorer with 8 goals, one behind Kylian Mbappe (France) and Erling Haaland (Norway), and two behind Harry Kane (England).

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