Argentina captain has once again demonstrated his enduring brilliance by finishing top of the successful dribbles chart at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 39-year-old forward recorded an impressive 28 successful dribbles in the tournament, placing him ahead of some of the world’s most exciting young talents.
Spain’s rising star closely followed in second position with 27 dribbles, while England midfielder secured third place with 18.
The rankings, compiled by Squawka, highlight a blend of experience and youth dominating the global stage. Brazil’s , alongside France duo and , all recorded 16 successful dribbles each.
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Germany’s followed with 15, while Algeria’s registered 14.
Belgium winger and France’s completed the top 10 with 13 dribbles each.
Messi’s performance further cements his legacy as one of football’s greatest dribblers, continuing to shine even at the twilight of his illustrious career.
Full List – Successful Dribbles (World Cup 2026):
Lionel Messi (Argentina) — 28
Lamine Yamal (Spain) — 27
Jude Bellingham (England) — 18
Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) — 16
Michael Olise (France) — 16
Kylian Mbappé (France) — 16
Jamal Musiala (Germany) — 15
Yacine Adli Maza (Algeria) — 14
Jérémy Doku (Belgium) — 13
Bradley Barcola (France) — 13
Messi’s dominance in this metric underscores not just his technical ability, but also his consistency at the highest level of international football.
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