Lionel Messi Celebrates 39th Birthday Amid FIFA World Cup Success
Messi's Birthday Celebration During World Cup
In Missouri, USA, the Argentina Football Association (AFA) recently shared highlights from captain Lionel Messi's 39th birthday festivities, coinciding with the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.
Celebrating his birthday on June 24, Messi embarks on a new year of life, and the tribute from his teammates reflects the profound respect and admiration he holds within the squad.
A photo shared on the team's official X account showcased Messi alongside his teammates, all smiles as they posed with birthday cakes, marking what they called the 'grand finale' of the celebration for the iconic footballer.
Born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Messi continues to shine at the pinnacle of his career, playing a crucial role for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, where he has been breaking records and solidifying his legendary status.
So far, Messi has been instrumental in Argentina's two victories, netting all five goals in these matches. The team's World Cup journey began with a commanding 3-0 win against Algeria, where Messi scored a hat-trick.
In their second match against Austria, Messi scored two goals, leading the defending champions to a 2-0 victory. This performance not only secured the win but also made him the all-time leading goalscorer in men's FIFA World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose of Germany.
Messi opened the scoring in the 38th minute, breaking Klose's record of 16 goals, and added another in stoppage time, bringing his total World Cup goals to 18, two more than the German legend.
At 39, Messi has now scored in six consecutive World Cup matches, tying the all-time record for the most consecutive World Cup games with a goal, a feat shared with Just Fontaine of France and Jairzinho of Brazil.
Additionally, Messi has set a new record for the most wins by a player in FIFA World Cup history, achieving his 18th victory, surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous record of 17.