Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top? (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer, scoring in six consecutive matches and demonstrating sustained high performance through discipline and sports science.

• Messi became World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with a goal against Austria.
• Messi has scored in six consecutive World Cup matches, a feat only achieved by two others.
• Messi's physical and mental discipline, along with sports science, contribute to his sustained performance at 38.