New Delhi, July 12 -- Lionel Messi became the first player in the history of the FIFA World Cup with 10 assists on Sunday after the Argentina captain's corner was headed in by Alexis Mac Allister at the Kansas City Stadium in the final quarterfinal game. Making his sixth World Cup appearance and probably his last, Messi once again rose to the occasion as Argentina took a 10th minute lead.

The defensive-minded Switzerland only conceded three goals in five games in this edition of the World Cup, and they had dominated the ball in the opening minutes at Arrowhead Stadium. But Messi once again made his mark, helping to earn a corner and ultimately turning it into an early goal.

It was the earliest Argentina has scored in this World Cup. It ...