Argentina captain Lionel Messi enters the current World Cup campaign seeking to add to his record haul, with 13 goals already scored in past World Cup matches. NDTV reports that a FIFA World Cup icon is publicly backing Messi ahead of this edition, saying he can break his own record. The coverage frames Messi’s pursuit as part of a historic run, noting that this campaign is his sixth World Cup. The reports emphasize Messi’s existing World Cup goals tally and position his current tournament as an opportunity to further extend his standing in World Cup history. While the articles do not specify the exact record being targeted beyond the general idea of Messi surpassing his prior mark, they consistently reference the same figures: Messi’s status as Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain, his participation in a sixth World Cup, and his 13-goal count. Overall, the sources present the endorsement as supportive commentary on Messi’s potential performance rather than a report of new match events or confirmed statistical milestones during the ongoing tournament.