Lionel Messi could break seven World Cup records in Qatar.

By shattering these World Cup records, Lionel Messi might further enhance his already-impressive reputation as one of the all-time greats.

One of the current favorites in what seems to be a competitive competition is Argentina.

Coming into this year’s tournament, the defending Copa America winners are in great shape, and Messi could finally win the title this time around.

We have selected seven World Cup records that he may legitimately break in Qatar this year after looking through all of them.

the Golden Ball.

Messi suffered grief in 2014 as he advanced all the way to the championship game only to fall short against Germany.

Nevertheless, he had a standout individual season and was honored with the 2014 Golden Ball for his performance. No player has ever won two Golden Balls in World Cup history.

In Qatar, he and the victor from last year, Luka Modric, both have a chance to shatter this record.

Argentina’s appearances

He will undoubtedly shatter this one.

The record for Argentina’s most World Cup appearances belongs to Diego Maradona. Maradona now holds the record with 21 World Cup appearances for Argentina, while Messi has made 19 thus far.

Clear appearances

Messi has the opportunity to set the most outright appearances in World Cup history in addition to shattering the Argentine record for appearances.

Currently, Lothar Matthaus of Germany holds the record with 25 competitive appearances.