Messi enters final with records and chance to reclaim scoring lead

pLionel Messi enters the World Cup final against Spain with 21 career tournament goals and a record 12 assists./ppThe Argentina captain created both goals in the 2-1 semifinal win over England, extending his World Cup assist record to 12./ppMessi will need to score in the final to challenge Kylian Mbappe, who moved to 22 career World Cup goals and ten goals at the 2026 tournament after the third-place match./p