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FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi breaks Maradona's all-time World Cup assist record in Argentina's win over Cabo Verde

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Miami [US], July 4 (ANI): Argentina icon Lionel Messi's record-breaking spree at the ongoing FIFA World Cup continued as he surpassed late compatriot and football wizard Diego Maradona for most assists in the history of the FIFA World Cup. During his side's hard-fought extra-time 3-2 win over a resilient Cabo Verde, Messi made it a total of nine assists, surpassing Maradona's previously all-time highest total of

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 7, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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