Lionel Messi's World Cup goal streak ends in quarter-final vs. Switzerland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 7:46 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Lionel Messi's historic streak of scoring in consecutive World Cup matches ends at 10 in Argentina's quarter-final against Switzerland on July 12, 2026. Despite Argentina winning 3-1 after extra time, Messi did not score but contributed an assist. His scoring run began during the last World Cup and included goals across several matches. Argentina advances to the semi-finals, where they will face England.
- •Messi's scoring streak lasted 10 World Cup matches, a record.
- •Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals.
- •Messi provided an assist, maintaining his lead in that category.
- •Argentina will next face England in the semi-finals.
- 7:46 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi’s incredible World Cup record comes to an end after no goal vs. Switzerland
"Lionel Messi is establishing himself as the greatest player in FIFA World Cup history, but one of his ongoing records came to an end against Switzerland. Argentina picked up a 3-1 A.
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