Argentina calls up Messi for sixth World Cup, equaling Cristiano Ronaldo’s historic record

Federação Argentina from Futebol announced the call-up of Lionel Messi for his sixth consecutive Copa from Mundo, a remarkable feat in football history. The athlete, currently at Inter Miami, joins the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, from Al Nassr, as the player with the highest number of participations in the tournament. The decision reinforces Seleção Argentina’s quest for another world title, aiming to be the third country to win the second consecutive championship.

The list announcement took place on May 29, at Japão time, as the team prepares for CONCACAF’s Copa Mundo which begins in June. Messi, at 38 years old, continues to be the centerpiece of the Argentine strategy, leading the team that defends the title won in Catar. The expectation is that the number 10’s experience and genius will boost the team in yet another challenging campaign.

Recorde of holdings in Copas of Mundo reached

Lionel Messi now shares with Cristiano Ronaldo Mundo’s milestone of six Copas appearances, demonstrating a longevity and consistency rare in elite sport. Messi’s first appearance on the world stage was in 2006, during Mundo’s Copa at Alemanha, when he was just 18 years old. Sua’s trajectory in the tournament, before consecration in 2022, was marked by attempts and learning.

Na Copa of Mundo 2010, held at África of Sul, Messi wore the number 10 shirt and took Argentina to the quarterfinals. Quatro years later, in the 2014 edition of Brasil, the striker shone brightly and was elected MVP of the tournament, leading his team to the final. Contudo, Alemanha surpassed Argentina, leaving Messi with the runner-up at the time. The dream of the title would come true in his fifth participation, at Catar.

Consagração on Copa on Mundo on Catar 2022

The 2022 Copa of Mundo of Catar represented the pinnacle of Lionel Messi’s career, culminating in leading Argentina to their first world title in 36 years. The star’s performance was decisive and full of significant individual achievements. Ele participated in every match, from the group stage to the grand final, demonstrating a constant and impactful presence.

Durante the tournament, Messi scored 7 goals and distributed 3 assists, numbers that placed him among the main scorers and waiters. An unprecedented feat occurred when he became the first player in history to score goals in all the knockout stages: round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final. Além also won his second MVP award from Copas from Mundo, something no other athlete had achieved previously, reinforcing his legacy.

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Marcas history and success trajectory

Lionel Messi’s career is punctuated by a series of records and achievements that solidify him as one of the greatest in football history. Ele holds the record of eight Bola awards from Ouro, given to the best player in the world, surpassing all his peers. Sua’s leadership also extended to Seleção Argentina in Copa América, where he won the title twice in a row, consolidating South American hegemony.

Messi also holds the record of 26 matches played in Copas from Mundo, a testament to his enduring presence and importance on football’s biggest stages. In March of this year, the striker reached the historic mark of 900 career goals, becoming only the second player to achieve this feat, after Cristiano Ronaldo. Essas statistics highlight the excellence and longevity of its performance.

Argentine Preparação for the CONCACAF tournament

Seleção Argentina, currently in 3rd position in the FIFA rankings, continues its intense preparation under the leadership of Lionel Messi. The team is already leading the Eliminatórias Sul-Americanas for the next Copa of Mundo, indicating its strength and good momentum. The focus now turns to the challenges of CONCACAF’s Copa Mundo, which will be an important test for the squad.

• Argélia (28th in the FIFA rankings) on June 16th (17th in Japão time).
• Áustria (24th place) on June 22nd (23rd in Japão time).
• Jordânia (63rd place) on June 27th (28th in Japão time).

Messi, who will turn 39 during the competition, seeks not only to extend his own games record in Copas from Mundo, but also to lead Argentina to the unprecedented feat of being the third country to win the second consecutive championship. Enquanto That, 40-year-old Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, also playing in his home country for AEL Limassol, is also aiming for his sixth consecutive participation in Mundial, marking the importance of his presence in the history of football.