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Lionel Messi World Cup 2026 Stats: Goals, Assists, Match by Match Performance before Spain vs Argentina Final
Lionel Messi has produced one of the most remarkable individual campaigns in World Cup history for Argentina. As captain and leader, he guided the defending champions to the final with exceptional vision, finishing, and dribbling.
Messi featured in 7 matches before the final. He has so far scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists, for a tournament-high 12 goal contributions. He created 26 chances (including 8 big chances) and completed a tournament-leading 24–25 successful dribbles.
As Argentina take on Spain in the World Cup 2026 final, the Argentine will be hoping to stamp his authority in the championship clash.
Lionel Messi Match-by-Match Goals and Assists
- vs Algeria (Group Stage, 3-0 win): Hat-trick hero — scored in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes. A commanding performance that set the tone.
- vs Austria (Group Stage, 2-0 win): Scored both goals, including the winner that made him the outright all-time leading World Cup goalscorer at that point.
- vs Jordan (Group Stage, 3-1 win): Scored 1 goal, continuing his scoring streak.
- vs Cape Verde (Round of 16, 3-2 win): Scored 1 goal in a hard-fought victory.
- vs Egypt (Quarter-final, 3-2 win): Scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist in a thrilling encounter.
- vs Switzerland (3-1 win): Provided 1 key assist in a controlled performance.
- vs England (Semi-final, 2-1 win): Delivered 2 assists in the 2-1 victory, helping Argentina reach the final. He also completed 9 dribbles in this match — the most by any player in a single 2026 World Cup game.
How has Messi performed in Spain vs Argentina WC Final?
Messi was subdued as Spain won the World Cup title.
Lionel Messi World Cup Final in Numbers
Touches: 54
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Passes: 27/35
Chances Created: 0
Tackles: 1
Duels Won: 9/12
Lionel Messi FIFA World Cup 2026 Stats
- Appearances: 8 (starts: 7)
- Goals: 8
- Assists: 4
- Goal contributions: 12
- Chances created: 26 (8 big chances)
- Minutes played: 740
Lionel Messi Overall FIFA World Cup Career (2006–2026)
- Appearances: 34
- Goals: 21
- Assists: 12
- Goal contributions: 33
Messi holds records for most World Cup knockout assists, most appearances by an Argentine, and remains the benchmark for longevity and impact at the highest level.
Story first published: Monday, July 20, 2026, 0:47 [IST]
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