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Messi's World Cup Journey: 13 Goals, One Legacy
16 Jun
Summary
- Messi has scored 13 goals across multiple World Cup tournaments.
- His most recent World Cup goals came in the 2022 final.
- He is three goals shy of the all-time World Cup goal scorer record.
Lionel Messi's footballing legacy is deeply intertwined with his World Cup performances, spanning from his debut as an 18-year-old to his ultimate triumph in Qatar. He achieved a career-defining moment by lifting the World Cup trophy in 2022, securing the only major title missing from his collection and ending a 36-year wait for Argentina.
His World Cup goal record tells a story of progression: from his first strike in 2006, through campaigns in 2010 and 2014, to his iconic performance in Qatar. As Argentina commences its title defense on June 16, 2026, Messi stands just three goals away from becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
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