Lionel Messi Creates History, Breaks Diego Maradona's Record, Becomes First Player In World Cup History To...

Lionel Messi has established a new milestone in World Cup history by surpassing the record previously held by Argentine legend Diego Maradona. This achievement occurred during the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Argentina secured a 3-2 victory over Egypt. Messi and his team managed an epic comeback to win the match, allowing the forward to officially best Maradona's historical standing within the tournament's records through this specific performance against the Egyptian national team.