Messi at 39: The extraordinary stats (including ones you wouldn't expect)

Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday on Wednesday; Argentina great has scored five goals in two group stage games, becoming the outright leading scorer in World Cup history;Between the Linesbreaks down his record. examines how he is still thriving

By Adam Smith and Nick Wright

Wednesday 24 June 2026 12:56, UK

Source: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13557011/lionel-messi-better-than-ever-at-39-argentina-great-still-thriving-and-setting-world-cup-records-between-the-lines

Messi at 39: The extraordinary stats (including ones you wouldn't expect)

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