Lionel Messi becomes Most Capped Player in History of FIFA World Cup

By TH Team  19/12/2022

The Argentina vs France World Cup final produced a cracking contest with Lionel Messi guiding the La Albiceleste to their third title (1978, 1986, 2022).

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi achieved another massive feat as he becomes the most capped player in FIFA World Cup history. 

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Lionel Messi wins the only title that had eluded him and proves he's the best to ever play the game as he carries Argentina past France in thrilling World Cup final.

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The final itself was epic, an instant classic that showed the beautiful game in all its thrilling and nerve-wracking glory.

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Argentina managed to get their hands on the trophy despite starting their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign on the back foot with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Saudi Arabia.

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Messi won the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. He scored seven goals -- only Mbappe's eight were more -- and also had three assists. 

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Messi is the first man to score in the group stage and every game in the knockout round.

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Messi also has the chance to play the most minutes in WC history. Italian legend Paolo Maldini currently holds the record: 2,217 minutes while Messi is right behind him with 2,194.

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Messi snuck a kiss of the Jules Rimet trophy when he went to collect his Golden Ball award. 

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Argentina players carry Lionel Messi on their shoulders after winning the 2022 World Cup Final against France at Lusail Stadium on Sunday. 

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