Messi Overtakes Yamal as 2026 World Cup’s Leading Dribbler
Lionel Messi reclaimed the dribble crown at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after completing nine successful runs in Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 semi-final win over England. The 39-year-old captain now leads the tournament with 24 dribbles, two more than Spain’s 19-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal. Messi also supplied two key assists, creating Enzo Fernández’s equaliser and delivering the cross for Lautaro Martínez’s stoppage-time winner. His vintage performance helped Argentina overturn a goal deficit and book another World Cup final appearance. Brazil’s Vinicius Junior sits third with 16 dribbles, while Germany’s Jamal Musiala and France’s Michael Olise share the next spot on 15. Several other stars, including Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, complete the top nine as attention now turns to Sunday’s final clash between Argentina and Spain.
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