In the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, Argentina faced England, with Messi starting and becoming the oldest non-goalkeeper player to appear in a FIFA World Cup semi-final.

In this match against Argentina, Messi started, marking his 33rd FIFA World Cup match and his third FIFA World Cup semi-final.

According to statistics, Messi, at 39 years and 21 days old, became the oldest non-goalkeeper player to participate in a FIFA World Cup semi-final in history.

In the two previous FIFA World Cup semi-finals he played, Messi contributed one goal and one assist, advancing in both.

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