Lionel Messi Sets New World Cup Assist Record in Quarter-Final Clash
Lionel Messi’s historic quest at the 2026 World Cup reaches new heights during the quarter-final round.
During the match against Switzerland, the 39-year-old star delivered a precise corner kick to set up Alexis Mac Allister for an early 1-0 lead in the 10th minute.
As the most prolific scorer in World Cup history, Messi achieved another milestone during this performance. He is now the first player to record a total of ten assists across multiple World Cup tournaments.
Over the last few weeks, the eight-time World Player of the Year has tallied eight goals and two assists.
If Argentina maintains its current 1-0 lead, Messi will have two additional matches to further extend these records.