Lionel Messi: List of all assists in FIFA World Cup history
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Messi equalled Didi’s all-time World Cup assists record.
Another day, another chance for Lionel Messi to break a long-standing record. After a wonderful display in Argentina’s 2028 World Cup campaign, the number 10 is currently the all-time top scorer in the expanded 48-team tournament in North America. On top of this, he also became the joint all-time highest assist provider.
Appearing in a record six World Cup editions, Messi has amassed 10 assists in 32 matches in the tournament. This puts him above the record Pele, Diego Maradona, and Germany’s Uwe Seeler, all of whom have eight World Cup assists.
The Argentine legend, who is already the tournament’s all-time top scorer, has now overtaken the record of Brazil’s Didi as the tournament’s all-time highest assist provider. Didi, who won back-to-back World Cups with the Selecao, has nine assists in FIFA’s flagship football tournament.
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List of Lionel Messi’s World Cup assists
| Sl No. | Opponent | Date |
| 1 | Serbia and Montenegro | June 16, 2006 |
| 2 | Mexico | June 28, 2010 |
| 3 | Switzerland | July 1, 2014 |
| 4 | Frace | June 30, 2018 |
| 5 | France | June 30, 2018 |
| 6 | Mexico | November 27, 2022 |
| 7 | Netherlands | December 10, 2022 |
| 8 | Croatia | December 14, 2022 |
| 9 | Egypt | July 7, 2026 |
| 10 | Switzerland | July 12, 2026 |
Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 to book their place in the quarter-finals.
How many assists does Lionel Messi have in FIFA World Cup history?
Messi has 10 assists in 32 matches across six World Cup editions.
Who holds the all-time World Cup assists record?
Lionel Messi has now overtaken Didi as the all-time record holder for the most assists in FIFA World Cup history, with 10 assists.
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