Lionel Messi is quietly having the best tournament of his career at 39 years old. Now, with a spot in the final, Messi is one game away from winning back-to-back World Cups. Below are stats regarding Messi and his elite performance at this summer’s World Cup.
Messi has scored or assisted in EVERY game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Messi has the most chances created at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Messi has the most big chances created at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Messi has taken the most shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Messi has the most take-ons completed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Messi has scored the most goals (with Kylian Mbappe) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Messi has won the second most duels at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
