Lionel Messi sends RECORD tumbling: Check Argentina star's BIGGEST achievements, in PICS

Lionel Messi has a record five assists in the World Cup knockout stage surpassing Pele (4) since records first began in 1966. (Source: Twitter)

Lionel Messi made his 25th World Cup outing on Tuesday against Croatia, which saw him equal former Germany stalwart Lothar Matthaus for the most appearances in the competition's history . Messi’s World Cup final appearance on Sunday will see him set the record outright in his 26th appearance. (Source: Twitter)

Lionel Messi became the first player in World Cup history to both score and assist in four separate matches in the competition since records began in 1966. (Source: Twitter)

Lionel Messi’s ninth assist in World Cup matches – making him the record World Cup assist provider for his nation, moving past Diego Maradona’s long-standing record of eight direct goal assists. (Source: Twitter)

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi set at least 4 news World records as he powered his side into the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final with 3-0 win over Croatia. Messi became Argentina's highest goal-scorer in World Cup with 11 goals, surpassing Gabriel Batistuta's tally. (Source: Twitter)