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FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi joins Brazilian legend Cafu in elite list as he breaks multiple records in semifinal
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Argentina beat England 2-1 in Atlanta to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain on Sunday.
Lionel Messi provided two assists, setting up goals by Enzo Fernandez (85th minute) and Lisandro Martinez (92nd minute).
Messi now has 12 assists in FIFA World Cups, the most since detailed data collection began in 1966.
Ten of Messi's 12 World Cup assists have come in knockout stages.
Messi became the first player since 1966 to register nine dribbles and two assists in a World Cup knockout match.
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