Lionel Messi set up a goal for Cristian Romero during the Round-of-16 match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday to break another FIFA World Cup record.
This was Messi’s ninth assist at the World Cup, which took him past Argentina legend Diego Maradona for most assists.
The 39-year-old opened his account for assists in this edition against Egypt. Before this, Messi set up three goals in 2022, against Croatia, Netherlands and Croatia.
At the 2018 World Cup, Messi had two assists, both coming in the Round-of-16 loss to France. He had an assist each during the three World Cups before that — 2014, 2010 and 2006.
This makes him the first player to assist a goal at six FIFA World Cup editions.
The former Barcelona star now holds the record for most assists as well as most goals. He added to his goals tally also on Tuesday, firing the leveller in the 83rd minute.
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Published on Jul 07, 2026