Lionel Messi Becomes 1st Player From Argentina To Feature In Five Different World Cups

As Lionel Messi stepped onto the playfield for Argentina's match against Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday, he attained a major milestone. Pic: Getty Images

As Lionel Messi stepped onto the playfield for Argentina's match against Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday, he attained a major milestone. Pic: Getty Images

Lionel Messi is playing his fifth (2006, 2014, 2010 and 2018 edition) and probably his last World Cup. Pic: Getty Images

The star footballer, who has attained unprecedented feats in his inspiring career over the last two decades, surpassed legend Diego Maradona to attain a unique feat. Pic: Getty Images

Lionel Messi, playing in the Argentina vs Saudi Arabia WC match, has become the first footballer from Argentina to feature in five separate World Cups. Pic: Getty Images 

Messi is followed by Diego Maradona (1982, 1986,1990, 1994) and Javier Mascherano (2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018) in the elite list. Pic: Getty Images

2022 FIFA World Cup is very special for Lionel Messi as this is his last chance to have one achievement that eludes him - the World Cup trophy. Pic: Getty Images