Perisic equals Messi's record.

On the morning of June 18th, Ivan Perisic managed to make his mark with a memorable achievement despite Croatia's 2-4 defeat to England in their opening match of Group L at the 2026 World Cup.

Perisic equals Messi's assist record.

The 37-year-old star's assist for Petar Musa wasn't enough to secure Croatia a point, but it placed him among the players who have made history at the World Cup. According to Opta , Perisic has at least one assist in four different World Cups.

Since detailed data began being recorded in 1966, only Lionel Messi has achieved the same feat. Perisic's achievement equals the long-standing record of the Argentine superstar, thus confirming his incredible resilience on the biggest football stage on the planet.

Throughout his more than a decade playing for the Croatian national team, Perisic has consistently been a key player. From the 2014, 2018, and 2022 World Cups to this year's tournament, the veteran winger has continuously made his mark with goals and decisive assists.

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Currently, Messi and the late legend Diego Maradona hold the record for the most assists in World Cup history with 8 assists. Meanwhile, Perisic has also made his mark with 6 assists.

In the match against England, Croatia started reasonably well but couldn't withstand the opponent's attacking power. The Croatian team conceded four goals and suffered a defeat on their opening day. However, Perisic was a bright spot with his experience and ability to create breakthroughs.

Along with Luka Modric, the 2026 World Cup could be the last major tournament of Perisic's international career.

Video: Croatia equalizes 1-1 against England. Martin Baturina's decisive shot from outside the penalty area into the net helped Croatia level the score in their opening match on the morning of June 18th.

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