Lionel Messi at the World Cup - in numbers

DOHA, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Argentina captain Lionel Messi has arguably enjoyed the best FIFA World Cup of his career in Qatar as he seeks a glorious final chapter to his international career.

The 35-year-old will likely be gracing football's biggest stage for the last time when the Albiceleste meet defending champions France in the final on Sunday.

Here is a look at some of his statistics, provided by Opta