Messi Sets World Cup Record with 33 Goal Contributions

Lionel Messi has etched his name further into World Cup history, now holding the record for the most goal contributions with 33 in 33 matches. The Argentinian superstar has tallied 21 goals and 12 assists, surpassing all previous players in this metric. Notably, a significant two-thirds of these contributions have come in the most recent two tournaments, showcasing a remarkable late-career surge.

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Messi has set a new World Cup record with 33 goal contributions (21 goals, 12 assists) in 33 appearances.

Beyond direct goal involvement, Messi's playmaking prowess is also on full display. He has created 25 chances in the current tournament, the second-highest for an Argentinian player in a single World Cup, trailing only Diego Maradona's 30 in 1986. His career total of 99 created chances in the World Cup is the most in the tournament's 60-year history, with the potential to reach 100 in the upcoming final.

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Messi has created 25 chances in the current tournament, the second-highest for an Argentinian player in a single World Cup, trailing only Diego Maradona's 30 in 1986.

Messi's consistency in the knockout stages is equally impressive. He has recorded 10 assists in these high-stakes matches, a record for the last 60 years of the tournament. He also holds the record for the longest streak of consecutive games with a goal or assist, spanning 11 matches since 2022. Kylian Mbappé ranks second in goal contributions with 25, and both players have opportunities to add to their tallies in the final and third-place matches.

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Messi's career total of 99 created chances in the World Cup is the most in the tournament's 60-year history, with the potential to reach 100 in the upcoming final.