Lionel Messi scores 14th World Cup goal in 2026 opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored his 14th career World Cup goal in Argentina's opening match of the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City on June 17. This milestone occurred exactly 20 years after his first World Cup goal in 2006. Messi is the first player to appear in six consecutive World Cups, having previously led Argentina to victory in Qatar 2022. The match marked the beginning of Argentina's journey in this tournament, following their historic win last year.
- •Messi scored against Algeria in the 2026 World Cup group stage.
- •He debuted in the World Cup in 2006 against Serbia and Montenegro.
- •Argentina aims to repeat their 2022 World Cup success in 2026.
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi World Cup goal history: Argentina legend scores 14th on exact anniversary of first
"Here's a look at legendary footballer Lionel Messi's World Cup goals, from No. 1 through No. 14.
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