World cup: GWR lists four records Messi set in match against Austria

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Guinness World Records has highlighted four historic milestones achieved by Argentina captain Lionel Messi following his record-breaking performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he inspired a 2-0 victory over Austria in the group stage.n

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Messi, who scored twice in the match, set multiple records and further extended his dominance on football’s biggest stage.

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Argentina, the defending champions, secured the win in a group stage fixture played in North America, with Messi once again central to their attack despite missing a penalty earlier in the game.

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According to GWR in a statement shared on Monday, Lionel Messi broke all the records listed today.

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The records include: “Most FIFA World Cup finals goals by a football (soccer) player — 18, Most FIFA World Cup matches played by an individual — 28, Most matches won by a player at the FIFA World Cup — 18, Most minutes played in the FIFA World Cup — 2,489.”

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“We are witnessing history,” GWR said in its assessment of Messi’s latest achievements.

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Messi’s brace also saw him surpass Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who previously held the record with 16 World Cup goals, taking his total to 18 in the competition.

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The 38-year-old, playing in his sixth World Cup, continues to redefine longevity at the highest level of international football, having made his tournament debut in 2006.

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