The ARGENTINE SELECTION It already has its assured ticket for the World Cup 2026after a memorable day, with the classification in the bag and a historical dance against Brazil. With the mission fulfilled, now the anxiety begins to play their letters and the millions of fans who want to see the national cast begin to hope that Lionel Messi be present in the defense of the crown in North America 2026.
The captain, who left a message after the historic victory against Brazil, did not close the door to his participation, and to be present, could break two records that would consolidate him even more as an unattainable figure in the history of football.
First player to play six World Cups
Messi is currently the player with the most worldwide played but in the company of other players. Antonio Carbajal (Mexico: 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962 and 1966), Rafael Márquez (Mexico: 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018), Lothar Matthäus (Germany: 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994 and 1998) and Gianluigi Buffon (Italy: 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014) hold that brand, to which the “flea” and Cristiano Ronaldo They joined in Qatar 2022.
However, if the Rosario says present in 2026, he will become the first in history to reach the six World Cups, an unprecedented milestone that would differentiate him even from these legends, among which Matthäus and Buffon were also champions.
Maximum historical scorer of the World Cups
The second challenge does not seem impossible for whom many consider the best of all time. With 13 goals in the highest football tournament, “Leo” is three goals to match Miroslav Klose’s recordthe German who leads the historical table with 16 conquests and was crowned champion in Brazil 2014.
Behind are left Ronaldo (Brazil) with 15 and Gerd Müller (Germany) With 14. If Messi achieves at least three more goals in 2026, he would not only tie Klose, but could overcome it and stay with the World Cup gunner throne, adding another feat to his legacy.
With the already materialized classification, Argentina already thinks about defending its crown and generates many expectations in the fans. And although Messi’s future in the selection remains an unknown, his single presence in the 2026 World Cup would put him on the edge of two records that would immortalize him even more.
Source: Ambito
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