How many World Cup goals has Lionel Messi scored?

Lionel Messi scored 21 goals across 6 FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026) for Argentina.

Which World Cups did Lionel Messi play in?

Lionel Messi played in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026.

Did Lionel Messi win the FIFA World Cup?

Yes — Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022.

What awards has Lionel Messi won at the FIFA World Cup?

Lionel Messi has won the Golden Ball in 2014 and 2022 and Silver Boot in 2022.

Forward

Born 24 Jun 1987

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Lionel Messi

🇦🇷 Argentina

Goals

3/3

Shootout kicks

Tournaments

Lionel Messi played in 6 FIFA World Cups between 2006 and 2026 for Argentina, scoring 21 goals. He won the World Cup in 2022.

World Cup history

Year G Pen

2026 8 – 2022 ★ Golden ball · Silver boot 7 2/2 2018 1 – 2014 ★ Golden ball 4 1/1 2010 – – 2006 1 –

Goals scored

Argentina vs Cape Verde

90+5' 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi

108' ET 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi

Argentina vs Netherlands

2022

Quarter final

35' 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi

Argentina vs Australia

Argentina vs Saudi Arabia

45+1' 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi

Argentina vs Nigeria

2014

Group stage

90+1' 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi

Argentina vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

2014

Group stage

88' 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi

Argentina vs Serbia and Montenegro

2006

Group stage