Lionel Messi set a new record in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, surpassing Mbappe as Argentina defeated Switzerland to reach the semi-finals.
New York: (Right Now News) In the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, Lionel Messi delivered an outstanding performance, surpassing Mbappe. Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Lionel Messi provided 20 passes leading to shots, a feat achieved for the first time in three World Cup editions. Messi assisted Alexis Mac Allister from a corner, setting a record of 10 assists.
Messi surpassed Diego Maradona to set the record for most assists. He is among the two players with 10 or more goal contributions in the 2022 and 2026 World Cups.
It is noteworthy that Argentina became the first team to score three or more goals in four consecutive matches, the longest streak in World Cup history. England’s Jude Bellingham also achieved a unique honor.
It should be noted that this World Cup has seen eight knockout stage matches go into extra time, the highest in a single World Cup. The same occurred in 1990 and 2014.
