Madness! Messi did what no one else could at the World Cup

The semifinal against England turned into a personal stage for Lionel Messi.

Details: According to WhoScored, Lionel Messi became the only footballer to complete at least ten successful dribbles in a single match at the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine set this unique record at the highest-stakes moment — in the semifinal clash against England.

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Despite tight marking from the English defenders, the Albiceleste captain consistently beat his opponents one-on-one and became the main driving force behind his team's attacking threat.

Moreover, Messi played a direct role in the decisive moment of the match. It was his assist that allowed Lautaro Martínez to score the winning goal in added time, securing a dramatic 2-1 comeback for Argentina.

Thanks to this victory, Argentina reached the World Cup final for the second tournament in a row and will face Spain on July 19.

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