Messi assists as Argentina leads Switzerland in World Cup quarter-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Lionel Messi continues his record pursuit at the 2026 World Cup during the quarter-finals against Switzerland. The 39-year-old set up Alexis Mac Allister's opening goal in the 10th minute, establishing a 1-0 lead for Argentina. With this assist, Messi became the first player to accumulate ten assists across multiple tournaments. He has added eight goals and two assists in recent weeks. The match is ongoing, and Argentina seeks to advance further in the tournament.
- •Argentina leads Switzerland 1-0 in the quarter-finals.
- •Messi assisted Mac Allister's goal in the 10th minute.
- •He has ten assists all-time in World Cup history.
- •Messi has recorded eight goals and two assists recently.
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"Lionel Messi’s epic record chase at the 2026 World Cup continues in the quarter-finals!Against Switzerland, the 39-year-old set up the early 1-0 by Alexis Mac Allister (10') with a perfectly deliver...
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