Messi becomes 1st man to play at 6 World Cups (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi made history by becoming the first player to appear in six World Cups, breaking the record for most World Cup appearances.

• Messi became the first man to play in six World Cups
• Messi broke the record for most World Cup appearances with his 27th match
• Ronaldo will equal Messi's record in the next World Cup match