Lionel Messi Celebrates 39th Birthday with Intense Workout and Record-Breaking Performance

Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday with a rigorous workout, showcasing his dedication to fitness. As Argentina advances in the FIFA World Cup, Messi continues to break records, becoming the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history. His remarkable performance includes scoring all five of Argentina's goals in the tournament so far. With a match against Jordan on the horizon, Messi's legacy in football only grows stronger. Discover more about his achievements and birthday celebrations in this article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 24, 2026, 23:37 IST

Messi's Birthday Workout

On June 24, 2023, Lionel Messi, the legendary FIFA World Cup champion from Argentina, marked his 39th birthday by hitting the gym for an intense workout session. Despite the occasion, Messi showcased his dedication to fitness and training.

As he enters this new year of his life, Messi continues to hold the title of the all-time top goal-scorer in FIFA World Cup history.

He shared a video on Instagram, highlighting his rigorous upper body workout, which included exercises targeting his arms and more.

Argentina's World Cup Journey

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Argentina, under Messi's leadership, has advanced to the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. Their final group stage match against Jordan is scheduled for June 28 in Texas.

Messi's remarkable performance included scoring a brace that propelled Argentina to victory over Austria, making him the highest goal-scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals. He also matched the record of Just Fontaine and Jairzinho by scoring in six consecutive World Cup matches.

Record-Breaking Achievements

According to OptaJoe, Messi is now the second player in World Cup history to net his country's first five goals in a single tournament, a feat previously achieved by Oleg Salenko of Russia in 1994.

During the match, Messi, who celebrated his 39th birthday, recorded 71 touches, becoming the oldest striker since 1966 to achieve over 50 touches in a World Cup match.

His brace not only secured the win against Austria but also allowed him to surpass Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals, establishing himself as the leading goal-scorer in FIFA World Cup history. Additionally, he set a new record for the most wins by a player in World Cup history, achieving his 18th victory.