Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, achieved another remarkable milestone on Tuesday night following his team’s 1-0 victory over Peru in the ongoing CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers. The match, which took place at the iconic Estadio Alberto José Armando in Buenos Aires, saw Messi play a pivotal role in securing the win for Argentina, helping them cap off their successful 2024 campaign on a high note.

In the 55th minute of the game, Messi delivered an assist to Lautaro Martínez, who scored the only goal of the match. This assist marked a historic achievement for Messi, as it saw him equal the record for the most assists in international football history, with a total of 58 assists. He now shares the record with Landon Donovan of the United States.

As Messi continues to break records, questions remain about his future involvement with Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At 37 years old, the football icon remains one of the most decorated players in the sport, having accumulated over 45 major trophies throughout his illustrious career, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest players to ever play the game.