Messi Takes Lead as World Cup's Most Successful Dribbler

In the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, has achieved a remarkable feat by completing the most successful dribbles. This milestone was reached during Argentina's semi-final match against England, where Messi's team emerged victorious with a 2-1 score. Messi's outstanding performance included nine successful dribbles and two assists, which significantly contributed to his team's win. The goals were scored by Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, securing Argentina's spot in the World Cup final. As of the latest FIFA World Cup statistics, Messi has successfully completed 24 dribbles, surpassing Spain's Lamine Yamal, who has 22 successful dribbles. Brazil's Vinicius Junior follows closely with 16 successful dribbles, while Germany's Jamal Musiala and France's Michael Olise are tied in fourth place with 15 successful dribbles each. The current ranking of top successful dribblers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is as follows: Lionel Messi with 24 successful dribbles, Lamine Yamal with 22, Vinicius Junior with 16, Jamal Musiala with 15, and Michael Olise with 15. Other notable players include Ibrahim Maza and Kylian Mbappe, both with 14 successful dribbles, and Jude Bellingham and Julio Enciso, each with 13 successful dribbles.