Messi becomes all-time World Cup assist leader, surpassing Maradona with 9

autty

Published 2026-07-08 02:03:28

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, Messi assisted Romero in the second half, bringing Messi's total assists in the FIFA World Cup to 9, surpassing Maradona to become the player with the most assists in FIFA World Cup history.

In this match against Egypt, Messi assisted Cristian Romero in the 79th minute, helping Argentina equalize.

Messi has now provided 9 assists in 31 FIFA World Cup appearances, surpassing Maradona (8 assists) to become the player with the most assists in FIFA World Cup history.

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Juyabcilu

Today 03:47

why this your page is always Messi and you don't talk about African players , you guys are corrupt and fools

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kimdilnrsu

Today 03:35

I Thank God for choosing Messi as my favorite player

Lizabcksu

Today 02:37

don t mess with messi

Kaubkmnsy

Today 02:35

Messi is not in prime form yet he is delivering. Still disappointed by Alvarez, lautaro.

Yupabklort

Today 02:34

Na why that we dey call am goat 🐐

Poecemty

Today 02:33

One messi is bigger then fifa according to stupid ronaldo fan 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Dubguy60

Today 02:33

I have never seen VAR interfering for a fault committed three quarter of the football field to reverse a goal This is just a rule for African teams

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RachelTangi

Today 02:31

We don't care about his stats. We know he is a supper player. All we want is a fair game.

Yukcdnost 1 👍

Today 02:27

GOAT 🐐

Yohabi1

Today 02:27

How come the Egyptian goalkeeper was voted Man of the Match when he conceded three goals? Messi should have won this award because he scored the equaliser and registered an assist.