The FIFA Football World Cup 2022 is coming to an end in Qatar and many new records are about to be set.
Argentina captain and star footballer Lionel Messi could set or equal many records in this final against France.
Lionel Messi will set a record as soon as he steps into the stadium for the final.
Most matches
Lionel Messi has participated in 25 matches of the World Cup so far, equaling the record for most matches held by Germany's Luther Mathews.
Now, as soon as he enters the stadium for the final match, Lionel Messi will take the record of playing the most 26 World Cup matches.
Most goals assisted
Brazilian legend Pele scored 12 goals and assisted 10 in his World Cup career, meaning he played a role in a total of 22 goals.
Lionel Messi has so far scored 11 goals in World Cup competitions while assisting 9 goals.
If he scores 2 more goals himself or assists, he will equal Pele's record, while with 3 goals he can break this record.
Likewise, he can also break Pele's assist record of 10 goals by assisting 2 more goals.
Winning the most World Cup matches
Lionel Messi has won 16 World Cup matches during his career and will equal Germany's Miroslav Klose's record of 17 matches if he wins the final.
Players with the most minutes played
Italy's Paolo Maldini holds the record for playing the most minutes in World Cup matches with 2217 minutes, followed by Lionel Messi with 2194 minutes.
By playing just 24 minutes in the final, he can claim this record.
Golden Ball
Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball in the 2014 World Cup and if he is awarded the Golden Ball in this tournament as well, he will become the first player to win the award twice.
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