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Lionel Messi Breaks World Cup All-Time Assists Record In Comeback Win vs. Egypt

Earlier in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi became the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer. Now, after Argentina's remarkable comeback win vs. Egypt in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, he's also the tournament's all-time assists leader. Messi, whose 21 goals are the most by a single player in FIFA World Cup history, notched his ninth career assist at the tournament, giving him the most assists in World Cup history. Another Argentine legend, Diego Maradona, previously held the record with eight assists. Messi broke the record with his assist in Argentina's come-from-behind win vs. Egyp...