Leo Messi showed again that the World Cup is a special stage for him. The Argentine missed a penalty, but later responded in the best way possible – with two goals, another record and a streak that only one team could stop.
Argentina faced Austria and the fans’ eyes were once again on Messi. The beginning of the match did not go as he expected, because the legendary footballer wasted a penalty. Such a moment could throw many players off their rhythm, but not him. Even before the break, he found the net and made World Cup history in an even more striking way.
It was his 17th goal scored at the World Cup. Thanks to this, Messi single-handedly took the lead in the classification of the best scorers in the history of the tournament. But he didn’t stop there. He added a second goal in added time, completing the double and confirming that, despite the passage of time, he is still able to decide the fate of the biggest matches.
Leo Messi with another record at the World Cup
For the captain of the Argentine national team, these were the fourth and fifth goals during the current tournament. Previously, he beat the Algerian goalkeeper three times, which is why his achievements are growing at an impressive pace. Messi not only scores goals, but he does it regularly, at the most important moments possible for his team.
His series is particularly impressive. The Argentine scored goals in six consecutive World Cup matches. Thus, he equaled the achievement of Jairzinho and Just Fontaine, who were also able to score in such a long World Cup sequence. This shows how effective he is on stage, where the pressure is greatest.
Poland was the last to stop Messi
Messi’s current streak dates back to the previous World Cup. It includes matches against France, Croatia, Australia and subsequent matches of the current tournament. Interestingly, the last team that did not allow him to score a goal was the Polish national team.
In that match, Messi also had a great opportunity to get on the scoresheet. He took a penalty kick, but Wojciech Szczęsny saved his shot. Since then, no team has found a way to stop the Argentine from scoring in the World Cup.
Messi’s amazing numbers in recent matches
Messi’s record in the last ten World Cup matches is very impressive. Since 2018, he has scored 12 goals and provided five assists. This means that in almost all of these appearances he had a direct impact on Argentina’s offense.
The only exception is the match against Poland, in which he neither scored a goal nor provided an assist. Apart from this match, Messi regularly contributed to the national team’s goals. His latest performance against Austria only reinforced the belief that his World Cup story is still unfinished.
Piala Dunia 2026
Piala Dunia FIFA 2026 akan menjadi edisi paling revolusioner dalam sejarah sepak bola dunia. Turnamen ini untuk pertama kalinya akan diselenggarakan di tiga negara sekaligus, yaitu Amerika Serikat, Kanada, dan Meksiko. Selain itu, jumlah peserta juga meningkat dari 32 menjadi 48 tim, membuka peluang lebih besar bagi negara-negara dari berbagai konfederasi untuk tampil di panggung global. Format baru ini akan menghadirkan lebih banyak pertandingan, atmosfer kompetisi yang lebih luas, serta jangkauan penonton yang semakin besar di seluruh dunia.
Dengan skala yang jauh lebih besar, FIFA menargetkan turnamen ini sebagai ajang yang tidak hanya kompetitif tetapi juga spektakuler dari sisi teknologi dan pengalaman penonton. Stadion-stadion modern di berbagai kota tuan rumah telah dipersiapkan untuk menghadirkan pertandingan berkelas dunia, didukung oleh inovasi seperti peningkatan sistem VAR dan pengalaman digital bagi fans. diprediksi akan menjadi tonggak baru dalam evolusi sepak bola internasional, memperkuat popularitas olahraga ini sekaligus menciptakan momen-momen bersejarah yang akan dikenang dalam waktu lama.
