In his illustrious career, Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi has set numerous records. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he has a chance to break two historic records held by Diego Maradona.
For starters, Diego Maradona, with 21 appearances, holds the record for Argentina’s most World Cup appearances.
Messi needs just three more of these appearances to surpass Maradona’s illustrious mark, and barring an injury, he should accomplish this before the end of the World Cup group stage.
Argentine players with the most matches in the World Cup 🇦🇷
Diego Maradona: 21 games
Lionel Messi: 19 games pic.twitter.com/dj6qj1m3VY— Leo Messi 🔟 (@WeAreMessi) November 12, 2022
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On the other hand, Maradona logged an Argentina record eight total assists in his World Cup career, including five at the 1986 edition of the tournament.
Messi has notched five total assists at the World Cup, and he needs four such passes at the upcoming World Cup to shatter Maradona’s mark for the most assists for Argentina at the sport’s biggest tournament.
Argentina will open up its group stage schedule with a clash against Saudi Arabia next week.
Argentina are currently undefeated in 35 matches, and are one of the favorites to lift the World Cup.
Before the World Cup begins, Argentina and Messi face off against United Arab Emirates on Wednesday. They’ll be looking to extend their current streak.
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