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JobAndVacancies:
boss long time.
I greet you
Where you dey hide na?
Omo we dey miss you oh for football thread.

JobAndVacancies:
this man you really pepper Pendu during the just concluded world cup
You come take over from Almiron that's if you're not him cos you both have the same writing style

smokinloud:
Nor deceive yourself, Ademola won't win.

Linzo:
Calm down as Adeleke keep coasting to victory

Originalsly:
How can he be the greatest when he is not greater than Maradona in his own country Argentina? Having the most records in a team sport doesn't make you the greatest. Is he better than our own Okocha? Messi is overhyped and overrated.

One more World Cup to his record. Which referee dare not find a way to help Argentina win? .. after Netanyahu publicly favoured Argentina? ... can they and their family hide from MOSSAD? ... when MOSSAD is even always present as Messi's security team? I predict Argentina .... on penalty kicks

Lionel Messi has spent much of his career rewriting football history, but the 2026 World Cup has taken that to another level. Already the defining figure of Argentina’s 2022 triumph, Messi has continued to extend, and in some cases completely redefine, the record books during this tournament.

Now, after leading Argentina into the World Cup final again, this time against Spain, Messi’s legacy at the competition has reached unprecedented heights.

"Lionel Messi completed nine dribbles and assisted two goals against England - the first player on record (from 1966) to do so in a single FIFA World Cup knockout game."

Most World Cup appearances (player)

Messi became the first player in history to feature in six different World Cups, having now played in editions spanning from 2006 to 2026.

Messi is also the first man to play in SIX world cups. 20 years. 32 matches. 21 goals. 2 finals appearances. 1 trophy. The GOAT 🐐

The Argentina captain had already matched the record for most World Cup editions after being selected for Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. By featuring against Algeria in Argentina’s opening match of the 2026 tournament, Messi officially entered his sixth World Cup, a milestone previously unmatched in men’s football.

Before Messi, the record stood at five World Cups, shared by legends including Lothar Matthäus, Gianluigi Buffon and Rafael Márquez. Cristiano Ronaldo also reached six World Cups during the 2026 tournament, joining Messi in that historic group.

Most matches in World Cup history

Messi entered the 2026 tournament already holding the record for most World Cup appearances, having played 26 matches across his first five tournaments.

During Argentina’s run in 2026, he has continued extending that record. After appearing in the semifinal victory over England, Messi has played 33 World Cup matches, moving further clear of the previous benchmark held by Germany’s Lothar Matthäus, who finished his career with 25 appearances.

Most matches as captain

Messi has also extended his lead as the player with the most matches as captain in World Cup history.

Having already broken the record in 2022, he has added further captaincies during the 2026 tournament, moving well clear of former leaders such as Diego Maradona and Philipp Lahm. He has now catpained his country to three World Cup finals - in 2014, 2022, and 2026. His leadership role has remained central as Argentina made another deep run.

He is also the only player to register at least one assist in six different World Cups.


Most wins in World Cup history

Another major record to fall during the 2026 tournament was the number of World Cup match victories.

Before the tournament, the record belonged to Germany striker Miroslav Klose, who won 17 matches across his World Cup career. Messi surpassed that mark during Argentina’s 2026 campaign and has continued extending his lead. After Argentina’s semifinal victory over England, Messi has recorded 22 World Cup wins, the most in tournament history.

seunmsg:
We need a moment of Mbappe magic to turn this game around.

CanadaOrBust:
Argentina wins 3-1
BUT Switzerland DESERVED to win the match.
Take this to the bank: England will beat Argentina!
I guarantee it

Substitute Messi curled in a free kick from 25 metres in the 80th ⁠minute to make the score 3-1.

Messi’s hot streak started in Argentina’s 2-1 victory over Australia at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He also netted against the Netherlands and Croatia, before scoring twice in an epic final with France ‌that ⁠ended with him lifting the trophy.

He continued that scoring run at the 2026 finals having netted a hat-trick against Algeria and another ⁠two versus Austria in Argentina's second game, with his strike against Jordan taking his tally of ⁠World Cup goals to a record-extending 19.
Fontaine scored in six consecutive matches for ⁠France in 1958, and Jairzinho did likewise for Brazil in 1970.

mayor1814:
@almiron baba good to hear from u again... It's bin long man... Messi still remain d best and greatest football player of all time... No player past or present come close

Solofresh2:
shut up oga
Messi /Argentina played a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the first game of the last world cup he won

Ebenezer2021:
Almiron please hope your moniker is active?
I'll be needing your posts and comments oh especially when penaldo will be knocked out of the world cup

AngelSlay:
Two hours of football and Arsenal has shown they are unbeaten up till the final and if they eventually win it, they would be the first team in UCL to lift the trophy unbeaten.

Peacecore:
Boss man longest time

foleskay:
It's not over until it's over. City were not spectacular today. Their next game is Burnley on Wednesday, which I believe they will win, but there other tough matches like Aston villa and bornmouth for them to play away. Which will be difficult for them.

Arsenal have Fulham , westham, Newcastle to play which are winnable. Either with 1 point or goal difference, We wil win it. Man city will drop points

dominique:
I'm very calm and unbothered about this match, i have a feeling that we will not lose this match. May the gods of football that stood with th gunners at Anfield 1979, Old Trafford 2002 and White Hart lane 2004 be with our boys today. Come On You Gunners!

femi4:
Why are they celebrating...win your outstanding first

olarent:
Has, which you quick recovery.

Openair:
Arsenal will still win the league. City still have Bournemouth and Aston Villa to play against, they'll surely drop points. Whereas, after the Arsenal vs City clash, the only tough game for Arsenal is Newcastle.
Moreover, Arsenal is already one step in the UCL final already, defeated Bayern earlier this season and will do it again 💪
Arsenal all the way 🏆💯