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World Cup 2026: He’s not chasing individual records – De Paul makes claim on Messi
De Paul: Messi Not Pursuing Individual Records
Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul stated that teammate Lionel Messi is not focused on individual records despite his remarkable achievements.
After scoring a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Messi’s performance drew attention. The former Barcelona captain set three new records during the match.
When asked about Messi’s mindset regarding his records, De Paul remarked, “Yes, a little because he doesn’t know most of them. I swear to you that he is not chasing individual records, but he ends up achieving them all.”
Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, began their tournament campaign strongly with this win.
