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Messi sets World Cup assist record during quarter-final against Switzerland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 3:05 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Messi sets World Cup assist record during quarter-final against Switzerland

Summary

Lionel Messi became the all-time leader in World Cup assists, surpassing Pelé, during the quarter-final match against Switzerland. This milestone was achieved with his assist on Alexis Mac Allister's opening goal, marking Messi's tenth assist in World Cup history. At 39, Messi continues to add to his legacy, having already matched his total direct goal involvements from the 2022 World Cup in just six games this tournament. Argentina won the previous World Cup in 2022, and Messi now leads both goals and assists in this year’s edition.

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By the Numbers

•Messi surpasses Pelé for all-time World Cup assists with 10
•Assisted Mac Allister's first goal against Switzerland
•Matches his 2022 World Cup goal involvement total in fewer matches
•Messi is the all-time World Cup top scorer with 21 goals
•Argentina previously claimed the World Cup title in 2022

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3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Messi overtakes Pelé as the all-time World Cup assist leader

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Lionel Messi continues to rewrite World Cup and football history. In the quarter-final against Switzerland, the Argentine star overtook Pelé to become the outright all-time leader for assists in the ...
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