Lionel Messi delivered a record-breaking performance in an emotionally charged FIFA World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Venezuela held in Buenos Aires. With Argentina already securing their spot for the 2026 World Cup, the match held less pressure, but Messi’s stellar play remained. At 38, he continues to defy expectations and his age. In this match against Venezuela, he equaled Ivan Hurtado’s record of 72 appearances in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers.
