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Lionel Messi has etched his name in history, becoming the first player ever to score in six consecutive knockout stage matches at a World Cup. This particular statistic has been tracked since the 1966 tournament.
The Argentine superstar found the back of the net in their thrilling 3-2 victory over Egypt in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Prior to that, he also scored against Cape Verde in another 3-2 win.
The 39-year-old's remarkable streak began at the 2022 World Cup, where he scored consecutively against Australia, the Netherlands, Croatia, and then in the final match against France.
Messi boasts a total of 125 goals for the "Albiceleste" in 204 appearances. The all-time leading scorer for a national team remains Cristiano Ronaldo, with his 146 goals in 231 matches for Portugal.
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