Lionel Messi, the playmaker of the Argentine national team, achieved an exceptional record by facing England in the 2026 World Cup tournament.
The Tango meets the Three Lions in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup, this Wednesday evening, in Atlanta.
Messi achieves an exceptional record by facing Argentina and England
According to the "Squawka" statistics network, Lionel Messi is the oldest player to participate in the World Cup semi-final, at the age of 39 years and 21 days.
El Pulga has 8 goals at the top of the 2026 World Cup scorers' ranking, tied with Kylian Mbappe, the striker of the French national team.
The qualifier from the match between the Three Lions and the Albiceleste is scheduled to play against the Spanish national team in the 2026 World Cup final, next Sunday evening.
The Argentine national team had qualified for the World Cup semi-final after winning against Switzerland, with three goals to one.
In contrast, the Three Lions reached the 2026 World Cup semi-final after winning against Norway, with two goals to one.
