IN PHOTOS: Lionel Messi's most impressive records at the FIFA World Cup

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Pic credit- Lionel Messi official Instagram handle

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Lionel Messi holds the record of playing the most FIFA World Cup matches. He has played 26 matches till now surpassing Lothar Matthaus record of 25 matches

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Lionel Messi holds the record of captaining in most World Cup matches. He has been the captain for 19 matches of the world cup

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Lionel Messi has played the most number of minutes in World Cup history with the conclusion of the Qatar World Cup 2022. The Argentine playmaker has played as many as 2,314 mintues in five World Cup starting from 2006 in Germany

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Lionel Messi is the only player to register an assist in five Worlds Cups

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Lionel Messi holds the record for the most number of 'Player of the Match' awards in World Cup. He has won the title 11 times