Lionel Messi: List of all assists in FIFA World Cup history
(Courtesy : Getty)
Messi is on the cusp of equalling 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 opening match against Algeria, the number 10 is currently the joint-top scorer in the expanded 48-team tournament in North America. On top of this, he is also just one assist away from becoming the tournament’s all-time highest assist provider.
Appearing in a record six World Cup editions, Messi has amassed eight assists in 27 matches in the tournament. This puts him in the elite company of Pele, Diego Maradona, and Germany’s Uwe Seeler, all of whom have eight World Cup assists.
If he gets another in this tournament, he will tie 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.
Also Read: Lionel Messi: List of all goals in FIFA World Cup history
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 |
Argentina take on Austria in their second Group J match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 22.
How many assists does Lionel Messi have in FIFA World Cup history?
Messi has 8 assists in 27 matches, across six World Cup editions.
Who holds the all-time World Cup assists record?
Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona share the all-time record for the most assists in FIFA World Cup history, with 8 assists each.
For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.
Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.