World Cup 2026: Messi overtakes Yamal, Mbappé, others to set new record
by Ayeh Offei-Akoto · MyNewsGh.comArgentina captain Lionel Messi has moved ahead of Spain winger Lamine Yamal and other players to become the footballer with the most successful dribbles at the World Cup.
Messi helped Argentina come from behind to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-finals. Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored the goals, while Messi provided two assists.
In the match, Messi completed nine successful dribbles.
According to official FIFA World Cup statistics, Messi now has 24 successful dribbles, moving ahead of Yamal.
The 39-year-old is now first on the list for the most successful dribbles at this FIFA World Cup.
Players with the most successful dribbles at the World Cup:
- Messi – 24 dribbles
- Yamal – 22 dribbles
- Vinicius – 16 dribbles
- Jamal Musiala – 15 dribbles
- Michael Olise – 15 dribbles
- Ibrahim Maza – 14 dribbles
- Kylian Mbappe – 14 dribbles
- Jude Bellingham – 13 dribbles
- Julio Enciso – 13 dribbles
Source: MyNewsGh.com
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