Argentinean Lionel Messi became the top scorer in World Cup qualifying in South America
Argentina striker Lionel Messi set a new record for South American World Cup qualifying matches. This was reported by a Lenta.ru correspondent.
On October 18, Argentina defeated Peru in the fourth round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The meeting ended with a score of 2:0. Messi scored with a brace.
Thus, the 36-year-old forward became the top scorer in the continental qualifying for the World Cup. The football player scored 31 goals.
The Argentina national team is the current world champion. In the final, the team beat France in a penalty shootout. The title of the best football player of the World Cup was given to the Argentine captain Messi.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico. A total of 48 teams will play in the tournament.
Source: Lenta
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