Messi's World Cup assists record
Lionel Messi has now assisted 10 goals in World Cups, two more than the next best — Diego Maradona.
Snapshot · The Rest Is Football
Bellingham saves England and sets up semi-final v Argentina and Messi
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Jul 12, 2026
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The Alvarez Goal and McCoist Commentary Masterclass
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Julian Alvarez's winner against Switzerland is singled out as one of the best goals of the tournament — the keeper knew it was coming and couldn't do anything about it, sweet as a nut on the bounce. But what really lights up the studio is Ally McCoist's delivery: his Scottish pub commentary style, his pure enthusiasm, his energy. The panel are falling over themselves to praise it. Joe Cole says McCoist's voice alone makes you want to hear more, and Micah Richards echoes the sentiment. It's a moment of genuine warmth in an otherwise tactical debrief — the joy of football expressed through one man's irrepressible commentary.
McCoist Breaks Down the Alvarez Goal
Julian Alvarez's strike against Switzerland was one of the goals of the tournament. Ally McCoist — in full Scottish pub commentator mode — captures it perfectly: the keeper knows it's coming, can't do a thing about it, and it bounces in sweet as a nut.
Messi's Assist Record and the England Collision Course
Messi has 10 World Cup assists, two more than Maradona in second place. His corners and layoffs remain world-class. Remarkably, the upcoming semi-final will be the first time in his entire career that Messi has ever played against England.
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