Messi breaks two World Cup records

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi further cemented his place in World Cup history, adding two more milestones to his already impressive record during his country's quarter-final match against Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine captain provided the assist for Alexis Mac Allister's opening goal in the 10th minute, continuing Messi's significant influence on Argentina's journey towards the title. This assist brought Messi's total to 10 in World Cup history, making him the player with the most assists in the tournament's history, surpassing German legend Fritz Walter, who had nine. Messi's achievements didn't stop there; he also set a new record for appearances in knockout stages, playing his 15th World Cup knockout match, becoming the player with the most appearances in the tournament's knockout rounds. With that, Messi surpassed the previous record held by Germany's all-time top scorer Miroslav Klose, who participated in 14 knockout matches, as the Argentina captain continues to write his name in gold in the World Cup records, confirming his status as one of the greatest players in the history of the game.