Argentine superstar Lionel Messi continues to break records at the 2026 World Cup, after leading his national team to the quarter-finals, carving his name into the tournament's history with a new historic achievement.

Messi has become the first player in World Cup history to score goals in nine consecutive matches, confirming his exceptional consistency on the biggest football stage in the world, and adding a new record to his illustrious career.

The brilliance of Argentina's captain did not stop there, as he raised his tally to eight goal contributions in the 2026 World Cup, making him the second-most contributing player in goals in the current edition, continuing to lead the 'Tango' towards the dream of retaining the World Cup title.