Lionel Messi's Instagram post celebrating the World Cup breaks record for most liked in history

• Lionel Messi has broken the record for the most-liked post on Instagram.
• His World Cup celebration post has gained over 57 million likes.

Lionel Messi has broken the record for the most-liked post on Instagram.

On Monday, a day after lifting the World Cup for the first time, the Argentina superstar shared several photos of himself lifting and kissing the trophy.

As of Tuesday, the post has garnered over 57 million likes.

The previous record for the most-liked Instagram post was held by the World Record Egg, which gained 55.9 million likes.

In his Instagram caption, Messi said: "So many times I dreamed it, so much I wanted it that I still don't fall, I can't believe it.

"Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight together and united we are able to achieve what we aim.

"The merit is of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the one of all Argentinians. We did it!"

Messi scored twice as Argentina beat France in the World Cup final on Sunday.

The match finished 3-3 after overtime, with Argentina eventually winning by way of a penalty shootout.

Before Sunday, Argentina had twice lifted the World Cup – first in 1978 and then in 1986, when the late Diego Maradona was in the team.

Only Italy (4), Germany (4), and Brazil (5) have now won the World Cup more times.