Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring streak ends, but his assist sparks Argentina’s win over Switzerland

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Lionel Messi's World Cup scoring streak ended, but he contributed an assist in Argentina's 3-1 win over Switzerland. Despite a minor injury, Messi played a pivotal role in setting up the opening goal.

Lionel Messi had his World Cup scoring streak snapped by Switzerland on Saturday night, but the co-leader with France's Kylian Mbappé in the race for the Golden Boot nevertheless found his way to leave his mark with an assist in Argentina's 3-1 victory. The game was only in the 10th minute when Messi — who needed some help from a trainer after a blow near his right eye in the second half — helped to earn a corner kick with some nifty footwork. From there, the Inter Miami star delivered a perfect ball into the box, and Alexis Mac Allister was there to head it home for a 1-0 lead.