Messi leads World Cup dribbling stats after semi-final win
Lionel Messi has claimed the top spot for most successful dribbles at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, surpassing Lamine Yamal. The Argentina captain delivered a remarkable performance in his team's 2-1 comeback against England, completing nine dribbles and providing two assists. Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez secured Argentina’s place in the final. Official FIFA statistics show Messi now leads the dribbling chart at the tournament.
Match highlights
- Lionel Messi has registered 24 successful dribbles, overtaking Lamine Yamal who has 22.
- In the semi-final against England, Messi completed nine successful dribbles and provided two assists.
- Vinicius Junior is third on the list with 16 successful dribbles.
- Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise are tied in fourth place with 15 dribbles each.
- Other top dribblers include Ibrahim Maza and Kylian Mbappe with 14, and Jude Bellingham and Julio Enciso with 13 each.
