Messi Eyes World Cup History as Goal and Assist Records Beckon

Lionel Messi is on the verge of rewriting FIFA World Cup history once again as he prepares for another crucial outing on football’s biggest stage.

The Argentine captain needs just one more goal to become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, overtaking Germany’s Miroslav Klose.

Messi is also one assist away from becoming the player with the most assists in World Cup history, surpassing Argentine icon Diego Maradona.

Having already cemented his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time, the 2022 World Cup winner now has another opportunity to add to his remarkable legacy.

Fans around the world will be watching closely as the Argentine superstar takes the field, with history within touching distance.