Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest football player of all time and one of the most iconic figures in World Cup history. Messi built a legendary career at Barcelona before moving on to Paris Saint-Germain and, eventually, Inter Miami. Messi's World Cup journey spanned five tournaments: 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022. After years of heartbreak and near-misses, his relentless pursuit of glory finally culminated in 2022, when he captained Argentina to victory over France in one of the most thrilling finals the world has ever seen. With 13 total World Cup goals, Messi is among the tournament's all-time top scorers. Today, his resume speaks for itself: he is a World Cup champion, a Copa América winner, and the most decorated individual player in football history.