Perisic equals Messi with assists in four consecutive World Cups, 37-year-old Croatian legend breaks record
Provided an assist in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup. Ivan Perisic is the second person in history to accomplish this feat after Lionel Messi. Although Croatia lost 2-4 to England, their presence was outstanding.
37-year-old Croatian forward Ivan Perisic recorded an assist in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With this, Perisic became the second player in history, after Lionel Messi, to record an assist in four consecutive World Cups. In the 2026 World Cup match against England (2-4 loss), Perisic headed the second ball to Petar Moussa in stoppage time of the first half.
