While many had assumed that it would be a laid-back campaign for Lionel Messi, the Argentina captain now stands one step away from conquering the world again after four years. With a spirited squad behind him, Messi hopes to continue their winning momentum against Spain after a statement comeback victory over England in the last-four clash. The Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal face-off might be the headliner, but eyes will also be on the individual records. Messi, who has won the World Cup Golden Ball twice in his career, could aim for his maiden Golden Boot this time.
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The Inter Miami superstar has already netted eight goals in the tournament while recording four assists as well. He has been involved in almost 80 percent of Argentina’s goals so far. Now that the biggest challenge approaches, can Messi deliver another match-defining performance at New York New Jersey Stadium?
FIFA World Cup 2026: How has Lionel Messi fared so far?
With a G/A of 12 under his belt, Lionel Messi remains one of the best players of this year’s FIFA World Cup. Only France’s Kylian Mbappe could outshine him in terms of numbers. However, when it comes to impact, any player hardly comes close to the 39-year-old.
- Algeria (Group Stage) – Hat-trick (3 goals) and became the oldest player to do so in the World Cup
- Austria (Group Stage) – Brace (2 goals)
- Jordan (Group Stage) – Free-kick goal
- Cape Verde (Round of 32) – 1 goal
- Egypt (Quarter-final) – 1 goal
- England (Semi-final) – 2 assists
Spain vs Argentina: Lionel Messi Stats Before FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
Here are the complete breakdown of Lionel Messi’s stats and numbers at this FIFA World Cup ahead of the fina; between Spain national football team vs Argentina national football team:
- Matches: 7
- Goals: 8
- Assists: 4
- Goal Contributions: 12
- Shots: 34 (Most in the tournament)
- Expected Goals (xG): 6.16 (Highest in the tournament)
