Messi Surpasses Yamal in World Cup 2026 Dribbling Rankings – See Full List

According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday July 16, 2026, Argentina captain Lionel Messi has moved to the top of the successful dribbles chart at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his outstanding display in his country’s 2-1 semi-final victory over England.

The 39-year-old played a decisive role as Argentina came from behind to secure a place in the World Cup final. After Anthony Gordon gave England the lead, Messi inspired the comeback by providing assists for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, who scored the winning goal.

In addition to his two assists, Messi completed nine successful dribbles during the match, taking his overall tally to 24 for the tournament.

The latest official FIFA World Cup statistics show that Messi has now overtaken Spain winger Lamine Yamal, who has completed 22 successful dribbles so far in the competition.

Messi’s latest performance sees him temporarily lead the rankings ahead of the World Cup final, underlining his influence throughout Argentina’s title defence.

The updated list of players with the most successful dribbles at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is as follows:

1. Lionel Messi – 24 dribbles

2. Lamine Yamal – 22 dribbles

3. Vinicius Junior – 16 dribbles

4. Jamal Musiala – 15 dribbles

5. Michael Olise – 15 dribbles

6. Ibrahim Maza – 14 dribbles

7. Kylian Mbappe – 14 dribbles

8. Jude Bellingham – 13 dribbles

9. Julio Enciso – 13 dribbles