Lionel Messi becomes oldest outfield player to feature in FIFA World Cup semi-final

Messi has scored eight goals in the competition so far.

At 39 years and 21 days old, Lionel Messi became the oldest outfield player to ever participate in a FIFA World Cup semifinal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, solidifying his reputation as a legendary figure in international football.

While leading Argentina’s national football team against England in the semi-finals, he accomplished this historic milestone. Despite his senior age, Messi has been one of the tournament’s best players going into the game, leading the competition in goals and leading his country on the largest stage in the world.

Lionel Messi took to the field against England, starting his seventh FIFA World Cup 2026 game, scoring eight goals in the competition so far.

The forward has so far enjoyed a productive World Cup campaign as he hopes to lead the South American giants to consecutive finals.

Lionel Messi sets a new World Cup record

Even at the age of 39, he continued to be their influential player on the pitch and has now set a new record by becoming the outfield player to feature in a FIFA World Cup semi-final at 39 years and 21 days old.

Moreover, the forward has continued to mention that this is going to be his last World Cup, and hopefully, he could end it on a positive note.

As Argentina are one game away from reaching the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026, where they will face Spain, who beat France 2-0 in the semi-final.

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