December 10-World Cup 1Compact 4-final, Argentina temporarily 1-0 ahead of the Netherlands, Messi assists Molina scored.
According to statistics, Messi tied for fifth with 17 goals (9 goals and 8 assists) in the World Cup history.
19 goals: Klose (16 balls 3 assists), Ronaldo (15 balls 4 assists), Gad Muller (14 balls 5 assists), Pele (12 balls 7 assists)
17 goals: Lionel Messi (9 balls 8 assists), Rato (10 balls 7 assists), Schiller (9 balls 8 assists)
16 goals: Thomas Muller (10 goals 6 assists), Maradona (8 balls 8 assists)