In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in a comeback. With this, Messi has scored 21 goals and provided 9 assists in the FIFA World Cup, becoming both the all-time top scorer and top assist provider in the FIFA World Cup.

In this match against Egypt, with Argentina trailing 0-2, Messi contributed one goal and one assist, helping the Argentine team ultimately win 3-2 in a comeback.

As a result, Messi has scored 21 goals and provided 9 assists in 31 appearances for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup, making him both the all-time leading scorer and assist provider in the FIFA World Cup.

On the all-time top scorers list, Messi currently leads Mbappé by 2 goals, and on the assists list, he leads Maradona by 1 assist.

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