Lionel Messi has added another historic feather to his cap as the Argentina legend became the first-ever player to take the field in a sixth FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, June 17 (as per IST). Messi was named in the team’s starting XI for the opener against Algeria at the Kanstas City Stadium as the defending champions kick their campaign off.
Messi has become the first-ever man to feature in six World Cups after being tied with the likes of Lothar Matthรคus, Antonio Carbajal, Rafael Mรกrquez, Andrรฉs Guardado and Manuel Neuer. Cristiano Ronaldo is set to become just the second player to take the field in six World Cups later when Portugal kick off their tournament against DR Congo.ย
Meanwhile, Messi has also made his 200th appearance for La Albiceleste, becoming the first for his country to win a double century of caps.
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