Lionel Messi wrote FIFA World Cup history, becoming the first player to… | Football News
Lionel Messi added another milestone to his amazing FIFA World Cup career on Saturday, becoming the first player in history to register 10 assists in the tournament since records began in 1966. The Argentina captain reached the landmark during his side’s quarterfinal clash against Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium, creating a pinpoint corner in the 10th minute that Alexis Mac Allister headed into the net.
Most career FIFA World Cup assists (since 1966)
| RANKINGS | Player | NATION | SUPPORTING |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 10 |
| 2 | Diego Maradona | Argentina | 8 |
| =3 | Pierre Littbarski | Germany’s | 7 |
| =3 | Grzegorz Lato | Poland | 7 |
The goal gave Argentina a 1-0 lead and marked the reigning champions’ first goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was also the first time Switzerland had lost in the tournament, having conceded just three goals in their last five games. Messi’s latest assist further cements his status as one of the greatest players in World Cup history. He now stands alone atop the all-time assist charts with 10, two ahead of fellow Argentine legend Diego Maradona. The 39-year-old continues to grace football’s biggest stage, bagging goals and assists as Argentina go on to a historic fourth World Cup title. The defending champions are aiming to become the first country since Brazil in 1962 to retain the FIFA World Cup trophy. Argentina reached the quarterfinals after surviving a tense extra-time win over Cape Verde in the Round of 16 before making a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to beat Egypt with three goals in an 11-minute spell. Victory over Switzerland will take Lionel Scaloni’s side into the semi-final against England, who beat Norway 2-1 on Saturday. The final four matchup is scheduled to take place in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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