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According to Opta, the assists that Leo provided in the quarter-final contest against the Netherlands mean that he is now the leading assist-provider in World Cup knockout ties. Leo, with five assists to his name, surpassed Pelé, who led the ranking with four, while he now sits level with Diego Maradona on eight World Cup assists.

Leo played his part as Argentina secured their passage to the World Cup semi-finals, registering a goal and an assist in the win against the Netherlands.

That strike, his fourth in this edition of the tournament, draws him level with Gabriel Batistuta as Argentina's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer on ten goals.

Argentina booked their spot in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties after the sides played out a 2-2 draw after extra time. Leo scored Argentina’s second goal and provided the assist for the opener. Leo’s strike brings his tally in the tournament to four and draws him level with Garbiel Batistuta as the national team’s all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with ten goals.

The Albiceleste will go in search of a place in the 2022 Qatar World Cup final when they take on Croatia on Tuesday.

Argentina will this Friday be looking to secure their place in the World Cup final four when they face the Netherlands at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.

Leo, who has faced the Dutch twice in his career, is preparing for a fourth quarter-final appearance in the global showpiece and heads into the encounter with three goals and an assist to his name in this edition of the World Cup.

Argentina progressed to the last eight at Qatar 2022 after beating Australia 2-1 in a match in which Leo opened the scoring in his 1,000th career appearance. The Argentine has three goals to his name in this edition of the tournament and brings his tally to nine in World Cup history.

The Albiceleste will now face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals on Friday, December 9.

Leo's Argentina team contest their World Cup round-of-16 tie on Saturday. The Albiceleste have locked horns with Australia on seven occasions (W5, D1, L1). The Aussies sit 38th in the FIFA world ranking, while Argentina occupy third spot.