Messi opened Argentina’s 2026 World Cup title defense with a first-career tournament hat trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria on June 16, lifting his all-time men’s World Cup goal tally to 16 and tying Miroslav Klose’s record on his sixth appearance. The 38-year-old, who turns 39 during the event, has now scored in five consecutive World Cups and recorded 24 goal contributions overall, surpassing Pelé. Argentina’s group-stage schedule and potential knockout progression will determine additional opportunities, while Messi’s minutes, fitness, and role in Lionel Scaloni’s attack remain the central variables for traders assessing his final 2026 total.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated$507,772 Vol.
Aug 2, 2026
1+
Yes
2+
Yes
3+
Yes
4+
Yes
5+
Yes
6+
Yes
7+
Yes
8+
Yes
9+
No
10+
No
11+
No
12+
No
13+
No
$507,772 Vol.
1+
$2,178 Vol.
Yes
2+
$1,065 Vol.
Yes
3+
$10,071 Vol.
Yes
4+
$19,953 Vol.
Yes
5+
$2,875 Vol.
Yes
6+
$11,160 Vol.
Yes
7+
$1,533 Vol.
Yes
8+
$24,843 Vol.
Yes
9+
$95,297 Vol.
No
10+
$120,518 Vol.
No
11+
$103,340 Vol.
No
12+
$51,247 Vol.
No
13+
$63,692 Vol.
No
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the number of goals Lionel Messi scores during the 2026 FIFA World Cup equals or exceeds the listed number. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Only goals scored during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Only goals credited on FIFA's official scoresheet will count. Penalty shootout goals do not count. Own goals do not count toward the final total.
If Lionel Messi does not play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for any reason, this market will resolve to "No".
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined how many goals Lionel Messi scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "50-50".
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Messi opened Argentina’s 2026 World Cup title defense with a first-career tournament hat trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria on June 16, lifting his all-time men’s World Cup goal tally to 16 and tying Miroslav Klose’s record on his sixth appearance. The 38-year-old, who turns 39 during the event, has now scored in five consecutive World Cups and recorded 24 goal contributions overall, surpassing Pelé. Argentina’s group-stage schedule and potential knockout progression will determine additional opportunities, while Messi’s minutes, fitness, and role in Lionel Scaloni’s attack remain the central variables for traders assessing his final 2026 total.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the number of goals Lionel Messi scores during the 2026 FIFA World Cup equals or exceeds the listed number. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Only goals scored during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Only goals credited on FIFA's official scoresheet will count. Penalty shootout goals do not count. Own goals do not count toward the final total.
If Lionel Messi does not play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for any reason, this market will resolve to "No".
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined how many goals Lionel Messi scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "50-50".
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Only goals scored during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Only goals credited on FIFA's official scoresheet will count. Penalty shootout goals do not count. Own goals do not count toward the final total.
If Lionel Messi does not play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for any reason, this market will resolve to "No".
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined how many goals Lionel Messi scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "50-50".
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jun 11, 2026, 1:51 PM ET
Volume
$507,772Market Opened
Jun 11, 2026, 1:51 PM ETResolution Source
https://www.fifa.com/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: Yes
No dispute
Final outcome: Yes
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the number of goals Lionel Messi scores during the 2026 FIFA World Cup equals or exceeds the listed number. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Only goals scored during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Only goals credited on FIFA's official scoresheet will count. Penalty shootout goals do not count. Own goals do not count toward the final total.
If Lionel Messi does not play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for any reason, this market will resolve to "No".
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined how many goals Lionel Messi scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "50-50".
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Messi opened Argentina’s 2026 World Cup title defense with a first-career tournament hat trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria on June 16, lifting his all-time men’s World Cup goal tally to 16 and tying Miroslav Klose’s record on his sixth appearance. The 38-year-old, who turns 39 during the event, has now scored in five consecutive World Cups and recorded 24 goal contributions overall, surpassing Pelé. Argentina’s group-stage schedule and potential knockout progression will determine additional opportunities, while Messi’s minutes, fitness, and role in Lionel Scaloni’s attack remain the central variables for traders assessing his final 2026 total.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the number of goals Lionel Messi scores during the 2026 FIFA World Cup equals or exceeds the listed number. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Only goals scored during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Only goals credited on FIFA's official scoresheet will count. Penalty shootout goals do not count. Own goals do not count toward the final total.
If Lionel Messi does not play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for any reason, this market will resolve to "No".
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined how many goals Lionel Messi scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "50-50".
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Only goals scored during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Only goals credited on FIFA's official scoresheet will count. Penalty shootout goals do not count. Own goals do not count toward the final total.
If Lionel Messi does not play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for any reason, this market will resolve to "No".
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined how many goals Lionel Messi scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "50-50".
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$507,772Market Opened
Jun 11, 2026, 1:51 PM ETResolution Source
https://www.fifa.com/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: Yes
No dispute
Final outcome: Yes
Messi opened Argentina’s 2026 World Cup title defense with a first-career tournament hat trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria on June 16, lifting his all-time men’s World Cup goal tally to 16 and tying Miroslav Klose’s record on his sixth appearance. The 38-year-old, who turns 39 during the event, has now scored in five consecutive World Cups and recorded 24 goal contributions overall, surpassing Pelé. Argentina’s group-stage schedule and potential knockout progression will determine additional opportunities, while Messi’s minutes, fitness, and role in Lionel Scaloni’s attack remain the central variables for traders assessing his final 2026 total.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
Beware of external links.
Beware of external links.
Frequently Asked Questions