Lionel Messi has set yet another record as he became the player with the most appearances at a World Cup following his involvement in Sunday's final.
The Argentine is hoping to lead his country to a first global success since 1986 when they take on France in Lusail, but by taking to the pitch has already set a new record of 26 appearances at the finals. His semi-final appearance saw him equal Lothar Matthaus' haul of 25.
Now he has set himself apart from the rest whilst playing at his fifth World Cup. Matthaus also played a five tournaments for Germany, beginning in 1982 and finishing in 1998, which included victory over Argentina in the 1990 final. Messi's first appearance came in the 2006 tournament as a teenager.
