KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES - JUNE 16: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after completing a hat-trick during the 2026 FIFA World Cup First Stage Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium) in Kansas City, Missouri, United States on June 16, 2026. (Photo by Hakan Akgun/Anadolu via Getty Images).
Lionel Messi turned 39 this summer, but shows no signs of slowing down as he continues to impress in the twilight of his career.
Currently playing at his sixth World Cup, having made his tournament debut back in 2006, he could be on course to win it back-to-back, while also potentially claiming the golden boot.
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