World Cup: List of Guinness world records Lionel Messi set in Qatar

Lionel Messi did not just win the World Cup with Argentina for the first time in his career, the 35-year-old did so by breaking many records in Qatar.

Messi scored twice as Argentina overpowered France in the World Cup final, albeit winning 4-2 via penalties following an enthralling 3-3 draw after extra-time.

According to Daily Post, the Guinness World Records disclosed that Messi broke five records in a post via its website following the conclusion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament last weekend.

They include Most Man of the Match awards won at the FIFA World Cup (11); first person to assist at five different FIFA World Cups; Most FIFA World Cup appearances as captain (19).

Messi also had the Most appearances in FIFA World Cup tournaments by a player (male, 5) and Most FIFA World Cup matches played by a player (26).