Messi rewrites World Cup history with record-breaking numbers amid unending storm
Lionel Messi continues to make history in the World Cup, leading Argentina to a 3-2 victory over Egypt in the round of 16, achieving unprecedented record numbers. He scored in six consecutive knockout matches, making him the first player to do so, and raised his tally to 8 goals in this edition, the highest goal tally for a player in his first five matches since the 1970 World Cup. Additionally, he equalized the Argentine record held by Guillermo Stábile for most goals in a single tournament. Moreover, his cumulative goal contributions have surpassed 30, and he became the first player to provide an assist in six different World Cup editions.
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