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Lionel Messi's legacy is already established.
He has eight Ballon d'Or trophies, the award given to the best football player each year.
He won the 2022 World Cup and Golden Ball with Argentina, which took away any questions on if he belonged in the GOAT conversation.
This summer, at the 2026 World Cup, Messi further cemented himself in the history books. He broke the record for most World Cups played in by appearing in his sixth tournament. He also became the World Cup all-time leading scorer with 21 goals as Argentina marched to a second straight final. Heading into the championship match, Messi is second in the Golden Boot race with eight goals in this competition, two behind France's Kylian Mbappé.
Messi takes on rising star Lamine Yamal and Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19 to put the exclamation point on the tournament.
Lionel Messi is 39 years old. He celebrated his birthday during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup on June 24.
Messi has appeared in six World Cup tournaments for Argentina.
Heading into the final against Spain, Messi has 21 career World Cup goals and eight in this tournament.
Craig Gordon, a goalkeeper for Scotland, is the oldest player at the 2026 World Cup at 43 years old.
Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo is the second oldest player at 41 years old and Mexico legend Guillermo Ochoa joined him by turning 41 after El Tri was eliminated from the tournament.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How old is Lionel Messi? Argentina star takes on Spain in World Cup final
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He has eight Ballon d'Or trophies, the award given to the best football player each year.
He won the 2022 World Cup and Golden Ball with Argentina, which took away any questions on if he belonged in the GOAT conversation.
This summer, at the 2026 World Cup, Messi further cemented himself in the history books. He broke the record for most World Cups played in by appearing in his sixth tournament. He also became the World Cup all-time leading scorer with 21 goals as Argentina marched to a second straight final. Heading into the championship match, Messi is second in the Golden Boot race with eight goals in this competition, two behind France's Kylian Mbappé.
Messi takes on rising star Lamine Yamal and Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19 to put the exclamation point on the tournament.
How old is Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi is 39 years old. He celebrated his birthday during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup on June 24.
What are Lionel Messi's World Cup stats?
Messi has appeared in six World Cup tournaments for Argentina.
Heading into the final against Spain, Messi has 21 career World Cup goals and eight in this tournament.
Who is the oldest player at the 2026 World Cup?
Craig Gordon, a goalkeeper for Scotland, is the oldest player at the 2026 World Cup at 43 years old.
Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo is the second oldest player at 41 years old and Mexico legend Guillermo Ochoa joined him by turning 41 after El Tri was eliminated from the tournament.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How old is Lionel Messi? Argentina star takes on Spain in World Cup final
Continue reading...
