FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Lionel Messi hit a brace in Argentina's 3-0 win over Venezuela as Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay also sealed a place in the next edition of the football World Cup.

World Cup Qualifiers: Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay join Argentina as Messi hits brace vs Venezuela

Lionel Messi’s life is filled with ups and downs. While most fans are aware of his records and trophies, there are still hidden gems from his journey. Let’s explore seven lesser-known facts about the Argentine legend ahead of his 38th birthday.

Happy Birthday Messi: From hat-trick in El Clasico to signing first contract on napkin. Check 7 unknown facts

Argentina team, which will feature Lionel Messi, is set to play an exhibition match in Kerala in October this year. This will be the second time Argentine footballer will be visiting India. Football Sports

Lionel Messi, Argentina are coming to India for exhibition football match in October

The win means Argentina have qualified for next year's FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada with four games still left to play. Football SPorts

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INSANE FEAT! Messi becomes most decorated footballer with 45 trophies after Argentina's Copa America win

Paris Olympics: Julian Alvarez, Nicolas Otamendi named in Argentina squad

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STAGGERING! Argentina captain Lionel Messi's 2022 World Cup shirts sold for $7.8mn at auction

Argentina captain Lionel Messi’s 2022 World Cup final shirt expected to be sold for WHOPPING amount

WATCH | Brazil police beat Argentina fans with batons during World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi's statue to be along side legendary duo Pele and Diego Maradona in CONMEBOL museum

'One who keeps talking prefers Mbappe over Messi': Argentine teacher silences class hilariously - Watch

Wait, what? Messi's Qatar hotel room to be converted into a museum after Argentina's World Cup success

A few days after the Argentina team won the 2022 FIFA World Cup defeating France in a penalty shootout, many Argentine fans have paid tribute to the success by getting tattoos.

Argentina fans go crazy for World Cup tattoos

UNMISSABLE! Argentina captain Lionel Messi's table dance with FIFA World Cup trophy goes viral - Watch

FIFA World Cup: Not Argentina! Lionel Messi names his favourites for showpiece event in Qatar

Argentina legend Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt likely to fetch $5.23 million at auction

Argentina spends weekend celebrating late hero Diego Maradona on his birthday

Football legend Diego Maradona, 60, dies of heart attack

Should Lionel Messi leave Barcelona? Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos opines

Lionel Messi not retiring anytime soon, will play 2022 World Cup: Xavi

We accept Messi's call-up to Argentina squad: Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde