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Argentina are one win away from a second consecutive World Cup title. Lionel Messi, at 39, has been instrumental, scoring eight goals in the tournament. As he nears potential records, speculation grows about whether this final will be his last World Cup appearance or if he will continue to 2030.
A list of national teams that returned to the FIFA World Cup after the longest absence, ranked by years between successive participations.
Lionel Messi scored Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde in Miami, marking his eighth consecutive World Cup game with a goal. The finish was described as 'sensational.'
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score and become the first player in World Cup history to find the net in seven consecutive matches, as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their final Group J game.
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer during Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria. The 38-year-old has scored in six consecutive World Cup matches, a feat only matched by two others. Experts and peers discuss his enduring excellence.
Lionel Messi scored a brace in his sixth World Cup opening match, which also marked his 200th appearance for Argentina.
Lionel Messi has set numerous World Cup records, including most appearances, assists, and dribbles. He recently equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals and 17 victories, and became the oldest hat-trick scorer at 38.
Kylian Mbappe scored his 57th goal for France in a World Cup opener against Senegal, tying Olivier Giroud's record. At 27, he is poised to become the nation's all-time top scorer and potentially surpass Miroslav Klose's World Cup record of 16 goals.
