“Messi has broken all the records.”

1. Most Appearances – 26

Messi broke the all-time record for most games played at a Men’s FIFA World Cup.

2. First Ever Two-Time Golden Ball Winner

After the championship game, Messi received the Golden Ball award for being selected as the tournament’s official Player of the Tournament.

He had already won it at the 2014 World Cup. No other player has ever won the award twice.

3. Most Player Of The Match Awards – 11

Messi was named as the official Player of the Match in five of Argentina’s seven games at Qatar 2022.

He has now won 11 World Cup Player of the Match awards during his career. The previous record was seven set by Cristiano Ronaldo

4. Most Player Of The Match Awards At One World Cup – 5

No player had ever won FIVE man of the match awards at a single World Cup before.