The captain of the Argentine National Team celebrated his birthday on June 24, 2026 as the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, following a historic 2-0 victory against Austria. Messi also matched the record held by Fontaine and Jairzinho by scoring in six consecutive World Cup matches.
Lionel Messi, now the all-time World Cup top scorer with 18 goals and holder of four Guinness World Records, receives glowing praise from his Argentine teammates. Mac Allister, Paredes, and Lisandro Martínez celebrate their captain's greatness as he turns 39 during the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina's captain celebrates his birthday during the 2026 World Cup with four Guinness records and a spot in the Round of 16 secured. La Scaloneta will face Jordan on June 27 and has already confirmed their knockout match in Miami.
Lionel Messi cemented his legacy at World Cup 2026 by becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose. The Argentine captain also matched an exclusive record held by only Just Fontaine and Jairzinho: scoring in six consecutive World Cup matches, a feat that showcases his extraordinary consistency on football's biggest stage.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
