Messi Sets Two New World Cup Records in Quarter‑Final Win Over Switzerland

Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi delivered a historic performance in the 2026 World Cup quarter‑final against Switzerland. By appearing in his sixth tournament, he joined a select group of players, while his 21 goals made him the competition’s all‑time leading scorer.

Earlier, his hat‑trick against Algeria at age 39 set the record for the oldest player to score a World Cup hat‑trick. The match further cemented Messi’s legacy as one of football’s greatest.