5 records that Lionel Messi can break in FIFA WC 2022

Most assists in World Cups | Messi has six assists to his name. The Argentina captain has an excellent opportunity of breaking this record in Qatar by picking up three more assists.

Most assists in World Cups | Argentine great Diego Maradona holds the record for most World Cup assists with eight assists

Most minutes played in World Cups | Messi has played 1624 mins for Argentina in WC and to break Maldini's record, Messi will have to play every minute with a team that reaches the semifinals and then plays the finals

Most minutes played in World Cups | Italian legend Paulo Maldini has made 23 appearances for his country in the World Cup and has played for a record 2,217 minutes

Most matches played for Argentina in World Cups | Messi has made 19 appearances for his country on the world stage and is expected to surpass Maradona's record during the 2022 edition in Qatar.

Most matches played for Argentina in World Cups | Diego Maradona holds the record for the most matches played for Argentina in WC. Having played 21 games for his nation, Maradona produced some unforgettable moments for La Albiceleste

1) Participation in most World Cups | Messi has been in four World Cups to date, and when he takes the field on November 22 to play Saudi Arabia, he will join this league of extraordinary footballers to have featured in 5 World Cups.

1) Participation in most World Cups | Only four footballers have so far participated in five World Cups - Mexico's Antonio Carbajal, Rafael Márquez, Germany's Lothar Matthaus, and Italy's Gianluigi Buffon

5 records that Lionel Messi can break in FIFA WC 2022 | 5 records that Lionel Messi can break in FIFA WC 2022