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Lionel Messi's World Cup appearances by year: Timeline from 2006 debut to first FIFA title and age 39 encore

In the history of international soccer, nobody has a resume quite like Lionel Messi's. Until later his career, a World Cup title evaded Messi — but once he secured Argentina that glory, it ...
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Lionel Messi is a ‘once-in-history’ star soccer will never see again

Lionel Messi is pictured during Argentina's July 15 game at the World Cup. DeFodi Images/Shutterstock We won’t say that Sunday is Lionel Messi’s last game at a World Cup, because we’ve been down ...
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Lionel Messi record vs. England: Argentina star's history against Three Lions and English clubs

There aren't many things that Lionel Messi has not done in his career, as the 38-year-old gets set to contest the semifinals of his sixth FIFA World Cup with Argentina. And yet, he will check ...
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Messi, the player with the most penalties taken and missed in FIFA World Cup history

Lionel Messi made history once again at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, although this time for an unwanted record. After missing a penalty against Egypt, the Argentina captain became the player with both ...

Messi's most memorable Argentina moments: World Cup, Copa America, more

Lionel Messi has experienced highs and lows in his 20 years playing for Argentina, but which moments stood out the most?

Messi's number repeats: Raphinha opens a door for himself in Barcelona's history

The Brazilian shines brightly ...
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Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (aet): More Messi history as Scaloni's men survive in World Cup classic

Records tumbled again for Lionel Messi, but Argentina survived an almighty scare to defeat Cape Verde in the last 32 of the World Cup. Diney Borges' luckless own goal spared Argentina's blushes as ...