Argentina vs France Record: Lionel Messi World Cup Records: Argentina’s win against France in the World Cup final on Sunday at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar brought an end to Lionel Messi’s spectacular World Cup run. The 35-year-old scored twice in a dramatic 3-3 tie with France before scoring in the penalty shootout win. Watch FIFA WC LIVE Streaming on Jio Cinemas & Watch Argentina vs France HIGHLIGHTS with InsideSport.IN
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Argentina vs France Record: Lionel Messi scripts history, CREATES array of new records throughout FIFA World Cup Final encounter – Check Out
Messi, who played in his first World Cup in 2006, has appeared in five World Cups and came close to winning the Cup in 2014 when Argentina fell in the final to Germany. As Lionel Messi finally lifted his most desired accolade, the talisman broke and set an array of new records. From the most appearance by a player in World Cup to being the only player to score in all the Knockout games, Lionel Messi scripted history.
- Most goal contributions in a World Cup – 21 (13 goals and 8 assists)
- Only player to win two Golden Balls – 2014, 2022
- The most appearances in World Cups – 26
- First player to score in the group stage, the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final in a single edition of a World Cup.
Argentina vs France Record: Lionel Messi scripts history, CREATES array of new records throughout FIFA World Cup Final encounter – Check Out
As soon as the famous footballer took the pitch in the last game, Messi set an all-time record for most World Cup games played. He overtook Lothar Matthaus’s 25 appearances in the event with his 26th appearance.
| Players | Appearances |
| Lionel Messi | 26 |
| Lothar Matthaus | 25 |
| Miroslav Klose | 24 |
| Paolo Maldini | 23 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 21 |
| Diego Maradona | 21 |
| Uwe Seeler | 21 |
| Wladyslaw Zmuda | 21 |
Argentina vs France Record: Lionel Messi scripts history, CREATES array of new records throughout FIFA World Cup Final encounter – Check Out
Messi broke Paolo Maldini’s Italian record of 2,217 minutes. Messi, who had played 2,194 minutes in the World Cup prior to the final, became the player with the most minutes after spending 23 minutes on the field. In the 23rd minute of the game, the star player scored his team’s first goal and helped his team gain a commanding lead. Messi’s goal made him the only player in football history to score in every round of a single tournament. Messi scored goals in the group stage, round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final.
🐐Lionel Messi’s All-Time FIFA World Cup Records;
🥇 Most games
🥇 Most minutes
🥇 Most Man of the Match awards
🥇 Most Golden Ball awards
🥇 Most goals + assists
🥇 Most chances created
🥇 Most take-ons completed🐐GOAT-The GREATEST OF ALL TIME#FIFAWorldCup|#Messi𓃵|#ARG pic.twitter.com/R5XaJL7pTL
— FIFA World Cup Stats (@alimo_philip) December 18, 2022
Argentina vs France Record: Lionel Messi scripts history, CREATES array of new records throughout FIFA World Cup Final encounter – Check Out
Argentina won the World Cup on Sunday after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties. It was following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time. La Albiceleste keeper Emiliano Martinez saved Kingsley Coman’s penalty. Aurelien Tchouameni fired wide to give Argentina their first world title since 1986, and third overall. With his 17th World Cup victory, Messi surpassed Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the joint record for most World Cup victories.
The golden ball is awarded to the player with the best all-rounder performance in the tournament. By getting the golden ball, Messi became the first player in the world to receive the award twice.
In the 23rd minute of the game, the star player scored his team’s first goal and helped his team gain a commanding lead. Messi’s goal made him the only player in football history to score in every round of a single tournament. Messi scored goals in the group stage, a round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final.
Argentina vs France Record: Lionel Messi scripts history, CREATES array of new records throughout FIFA World Cup Final encounter – Check Out
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