When was Messi first World Cup?

Messi made his international debut in 2005 after winning the FIFA World Youth Championship that year. At the 2006 World Cup, he became the youngest Argentinian player to play and score.

Did Messi ever win the World Cup?

Widely considered as one of the greatest players in the history of the game, Lionel Messi has now won a World Cup title. He is a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, a ten-time La Liga champion and a four-time UEFA Champions League winner.

Did Messi play in World Cup 2010?

2010 World Cup — South Africa

At the World Cup, Argentina swept the group stages with Messi excelling in his playmaking role. It wasn't until a 3-1 win against Mexico in the round of 16 that he finally appeared on the scoresheet with an assist to Carlos Tevez on the first goal of the game.

How many World Cups has Messi been in?

Messi is one of only six men to have played in five World Cups alongside Antonio Carbajal, Lothar Matthaus, Rafa Marquez, Andres Guardado and Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi made his 26th World Cup appearance in the Qatar 2022 final, breaking Lothar Matthaus's record. This is a modal window.

Who is No 1 Ronaldo or Messi?

Ronaldo has scored more goals and won two 'Best FIFA Men's Player' awards, but Messi has won more Ballon d'Or awards (7).

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When did Messi lose the World Cup?

Messi's national team lost in the World Cup finals in 2014, and then in the Copa América finals in 2015 and 2016.

Which Cup has Messi never won?

With the National Team of Argentina, Messi has won these competitions: FIFA World Cup, Copa America, Finalissima and the Summer Olympics. So, the only competition he's played and hasn't won is the Coupe de France (French Cup). PSG are still alive to conquer it during the 2022-2023 season.

What is the only trophy Messi missing?

As incredible as it may sound, there is only one major competition that Messi has played in and not won since he turned professional almost two decades ago: the Coupe de France.

Has Ronaldo ever beaten Messi?

Messi leads the head-to-head record with 16 wins in competitive matches to Ronaldo's 11, while there have been nine draws in matches involving the pair.

Which club has Messi not scored against?

The Argentinian has faced 46 different clubs in Europe (from 19 countries), failing to score against only four: Atlético, Inter, Rubin Kazan and Udinese. Atlético and Inter are the sides Messi has gone longest without scoring against: 360 minutes in UEFA competition.

Has Argentina ever missed a World Cup?

Although Argentina did not contest any World Cups from 1938 to 1954, the team won the 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955 and 1957 South American championships, all squads coached by Guillermo Stábile.

Has Mexico won a World Cup?

Has Mexico ever won a World Cup? Mexico has competed in 16 of the 21 total World Cup tournaments since the inaugural tournament in 1930. However, it has never been able to win a World Cup.

How many World Cups does Ronaldo have?

Cristiano Ronaldo has never won a FIFA World Cup. Throughout his career he has won an incredible number of team and individual honours, but he has yet to get his hands on the game's most famous trophy — and his 2022 campaign has ended in failure again.

Who is goat of football history?

Lionel Messi is often considered the GOAT of football, following his exploits with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina.

Is Pele better than Messi?

The Argentine has scored more World Cup goals - 13 - than his two rivals, though he's played more games. Pele hit 12 goals at the World Cup and Ronaldo has notched eight times. Pele's ratio, though, sees him come out on top again; 0.86 compared to Messi on 0.5 and Ronaldo on 0.36.

Who is the king of football right now?

Sunil Chhetri is regarded as the God of football in India. As of 24 March 2023, he has scored 85 goals in 133 international appearances.

Has Mexico ever beat Argentina?

Overall, Argentina hold the edge in the rivalry in official matches, with sixteen victories, four by Mexico, and twelve draws. Beyond the rivalry between both teams, many Argentine coaches have served as managers of Mexican teams.

Why is Mexico called El Tri?

The nickname 'El Tri' comes from the Mexican flag, which has three distinctive colours: green, white and red. Mexico traditionally plays in jerseys comprised of these three colours.

What is the biggest loss in football history?

AS Adema 149–0 SO l'Emyrne was a football match played on 31 October 2002 between two teams in Toamasina, Madagascar.

Who has never missed a World Cup?

Brazil is the only team to have appeared in all 22 tournaments to date, with Germany having participated in 20, Italy in 18, Argentina in 18 and Mexico in 17. To date, eight nations have won the tournament. The inaugural winners in 1930 were Uruguay; the current champions are Argentina.

Who has Messi scored against the most?

Which keepers has Ronaldo never scored against?

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