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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. Egypt in the round of 16 on Tuesday at Atlanta Stadium. Messi found Cristian Romero in the box, and the center back struck it with his head to pull one back for Argentina down 2-0.

Messi further contributed to the cause in the 83rd minute with a goal on a stunning volley from inside the box. It was Messi's 21st goal of all time and his eighth of the tournamnet, which now makes him the sole leader in the Golden Boot race. Messi was previously tied with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

Argentina completed the comeback in the second minute of stoppage time, when Enzo Fernández sent home a header on the right side of the net off an assist from Lisandro Martínez. Argentina scored three goals in 14 minutes to hand Egypt a shocking defeat.

Argentina will now play the winner of Colombia vs. Switzerland in the quarterfinals.

Englishisamust:
Fifa boy at it again. Egypt was playing against argentina, ref and fifa

LabStores:
Rigged nonsense in his favour....

JoeEeL:
@ALMIRON, where you dey?

I don miss you o. Guy please come and pepper these Ororo fans. Omo, their mind never touch ground since the past 2 days. Them wan craze!

LabStores:
Fifa boy
Rigged nonsense to his favour....

shadrach77:
FIFA boy! If a whole Infantino FIFA president can come out to say he is excited anytime he watches Messi play yhag should tell you all you need to know

Mirasteel:
They did worse than this to Messi fans in 2016, now is our payback. I assure you. they will never have peace of mind. 😂😂😂

Englishisamust:
Fifa boy at it again. Egypt was playing against argentina, ref and fifa. Make dem kuku give argentina the trophy make we know

Mattswaggz:
As for those bitter penaldo fans always shouting "RIGGED" as if na anthem :-

~It wasn't rigged when penaldo match ban heading into the world cup was overturned so he wouldn't miss one or two matches. .

~When Portugal were 1–0 down against Croatia, came back through a penalty, and Croatia’s late winner was disallowed, it wasn't rigged. .

~When Brazil were awarded two penalties in a single match against Norway, it still wasn't rigged. .

~even in this match It was not "rigged" for 78 minutes… but the moment Argentina scored, suddenly it became rigged.

~Also, Argentina haven’t even scored a single goal from a penalty in this World Cup… but FIFA is still corrupt. .

The only thing you guys and your fake goat from temu knows how to do is to always downplay Messi's achievements and efforts....keep the salty tears coming tho because it's normal for losers to keep on explaining while winners celebrate.🎊.

Mattswaggz:
As for those bitter penaldo fans always shouting "RIGGED" as if na anthem :-

~It wasn't rigged when penaldo match ban heading into the world cup was overturned so he wouldn't miss one or two matches. .

~When Portugal were 1–0 down against Croatia, came back through a penalty, and Croatia’s late winner was disallowed, it wasn't rigged. .

~When Brazil were awarded two penalties in a single match against Norway, it still wasn't rigged. .

~even in this match It was not "rigged" for 78 minutes… but the moment Argentina scored, suddenly it became rigged.

~Also, Argentina haven’t even scored a single goal from a penalty in this World Cup… but FIFA is still corrupt. .

The only thing you guys and your fake goat from temu knows how to do is to always downplay Messi's achievements and efforts....keep the salty tears coming tho because it's normal for losers to keep on explaining while winners celebrate.🎊.

iLegendd:
I initially thought the 3rd goal should be cancelled, but rewatched it today and now know Salah fell intentionally.

Messi haters will just always find a way to complain and downplay his achievements but they can't bring down the anointed
.