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Ivan Perišić ties Messi’s World Cup assist record with latest play

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Ivan Perišić ties Messi’s World Cup assist record with latest play

Summary

Ivan Perišić has become the second player in World Cup history to record assists in four tournaments. The PSV winger's latest assist came during a match against England in which Croatia lost 4-2. Perišić’s distinguished record began in 2014, where he contributed to Croatia’s win over Cameroon. He achieved further success in 2018, assisting in the semi-finals and again in 2022 against Canada. With this achievement, he joins Lionel Messi in the record books, highlighting his significant impact on the tournament over the years.

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By the Numbers

•Perišić assisted Petar Musa in a World Cup match against England.
•He previously assisted in tournaments held in 2014, 2018, and 2022.
•Lionel Messi is the only other player with four assists across World Cups.
•Perišić is second-most-capped player for Croatia with 155 appearances.

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Ivan Perišić became only the second player in the history of the World Cup to assist goals in four editions (since records began in 1966). The PSV winger provided the assist for ex-Union Berlin stri...
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