Lionel Messi assists in Argentina's comeback against England in the World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Lionel Messi delivered two assists in Argentina's comeback against England during the World Cup match. This performance increased his total to 12 assists in World Cup history, with 10 of those in knockout stages, two more than any other player. Following the match, there were emotional reactions from fans, including one who had prematurely tattooed 'World Cup Winner 2026' before England's defeat. Argentina's victory secures their place in the final, a rematch featuring Messi and Lamine Yamal, marking a historic moment 19 years after their first meeting.
- •Messi achieves 12 World Cup assists, 10 in knockout stages.
- •Argentina mounts a comeback against England in the match.
- •An England fan faces disappointment after tattooing 'World Cup Winner 2026'.
- •Argentina reaches the World Cup final for a rematch with Lamine Yamal.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — ☕️🥐 FC brekkie: Messi makes history 🐐, supporter all at sea 😭
"Legendary Messi 🐐By delivering two assists in Argentina’s wild comeback against England, Lionel Messi took his total to 12 assists at the World Cup.He now has 10 in the knockout stage alone, at l...
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