Lionel Messi added another record to his name on Saturday, becoming the first player to register 10 FIFA World Cup assists since 1966. The Argentina captain reached the milestone in the quarterfinal against Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium. In the 10th minute, Messi delivered a perfect corner that Alexis Mac Allister headed home to give Argentina a 1-0 lead. It was the earliest goal scored by the defending champions at the 2026 World Cup. It also marked the first time Switzerland had trailed in the tournament, after conceding just three goals in their previous five games. Most FIFA World Cup assists since 1966 RankPlayerCountryAssists1Lionel MessiArgentina102Diego MaradonaArgentina8=3Pierre LittbarskiGermany7=3Grzegorz LatoPoland7 With 10 assists, the 39-year-old Messi moved two clear of fellow Argentine legend Diego Maradona. Argentina reached the quarterfinals after an extra-time win over Cape Verde and a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to beat Egypt. A win over Switzerland would set up a semifinal against England in Atlanta on Wednesday. The defending champions are chasing a historic fourth World Cup title and aiming to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the trophy. Post navigation Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI Live: Bangladesh bowl first in Harare
