Leo Messi has updated two historic World Cup goal records. After scoring against Cape Verde, he is now on 20 goals like no other.

Not only that. Messi now has eight consecutive World Cup games in which he has scored for Argentina.

A unique statistic was also recorded today. With 12 goals contributed (6 goals + 6 assists) in the knockout stages of the World Cup, Messi has surpassed Mbappe and Pele. Both have 11, while these statistics have been known since 1966.

He leads the scoring charts in this World Cup with seven goals. His goal against Cape Verde in the 29th minute was quite beautiful.

Age is just a number for Messi. The 39-year-old is unstoppable and is leading Argentina in their dream of winning the trophy again.