… becomes first player to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches.
Argentine football icon Lionel Messi has added another milestone to his legendary career after earning a new Guinness World Records title.
Guinness World Records announced on Sunday that Messi is the first player in history to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches.
According to the organisation, the remarkable run began during Argentina’s Round of 16 clash against Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and continued through the team’s subsequent World Cup fixtures.
“Lionel Messi is the first player to score in SEVEN consecutive World Cup matches, a run that goes back to Argentina’s Round of 16 game against Australia in 2022,” Guinness World Records wrote in a post on X.
The achievement sees the Argentine captain surpass every other player in World Cup history for the most consecutive tournament matches with a goal.
The latest recognition adds to Messi’s ever-growing collection of records and individual honours, further cementing the 38-year-old’s status as one of the greatest footballers the sport has ever seen.