Washington, USA – Lionel Messi, captain of the Argentine national team, is looking forward to another opening match in the 2026 World Cup against Algeria.
He also has the opportunity to achieve a new milestone in his World Cup career.
The match will take place tomorrow morning as part of Group A.
historic assists
Messi is aiming to claim the top spot on the list of players with the most assists in World Cup history.
He is currently tied with the late Argentine legend Diego Maradona, each with eight assists.
This gives him a direct opportunity to break the record if he provides an assist against Algeria.
A remarkable record in the World Cup
Messi boasts an impressive record in the World Cup. He has participated in 26 matches, scoring 13 goals and providing 8 assists.
This continues to cement his place as one of the tournament’s all-time greats.
He is also approaching his sixth appearance with the Argentinian national team.
List of top goal scorers
The list of players with the most assists in World Cup history includes several prominent names,
among them Germany’s Pierre Littbarski and Poland’s Grzegorz Lato, each with seven assists.
Third place is occupied by a group of legends such as Pelé, David Beckham,
and Thomas Müller, among others, with six assists each.
The match between Argentina and Algeria is generating considerable interest,
with everyone eager to see if Messi will continue to add to his illustrious record in the global tournament.
