Which World Cup Messi did not score?

Messi scored once in 2006, failed to score at 2010, collected four at 2014 and added a further goal in 2018 to enter the 2022 World Cup on six goals. Following the six he has scored thus far in the 2022 World Cup he now has 12 World Cup goals.

Which World Cup did Messi didn't score in?

22- 30-11-2022: The Poland match was the only Argentina game in this World Cup without a goal from Messi. He missed a penalty but Argentina went through with a 2-0 win. 23. 3-12-2022: Messi got the first in a tense game against Australia that ended 2-1.

Has Messi scored in every World Cup?

Lionel Messi has scored 13 goals in 26 matches at the FIFA World Cup, spanning five editions (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022).

Which teams Messi didn t score against?

Messi has scored 132 goals in 14,005 minutes of European football; that's a goal every 106 minutes and six seconds on average. The Argentinian has faced 46 different clubs in Europe (from 19 countries), failing to score against only four: Atlético, Inter, Rubin Kazan and Udinese.

Did Messi score in 2006 World Cup?

Messi's goal against Serbia and Montenegro, on 16 June 2006, at the age of 18 years and 357 days, made him the youngest-ever scorer for Argentina at a FIFA World Cup. He has scored nine international hat-tricks, and has netted twice in a match on ten occasions.

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Did Messi score in 5 World Cups?

Messi has only scored at four World Cups but he became the first man ever to record an assist at five tournaments - in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.

Why Messi didn t play in 2006 World Cup?

The Argentine sensation scored his first World Cup goal against Serbia and Montenegro to help Argentina top their group. But manager Jose Pekerman refused to bring him off the bench in their quarter-final defeat to the hosts, a decision that's gone down in Argentinian football infamy.

Which team Ronaldo didn t score?

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored against 41 different opponents on his way to 101 international goals. The only opponents he has faced at least 3 times and did not score are Albania (4 games), France (4), Germany (4), Brazil (3) and England (3). Mohammad Huraima and 12,068 others like this.

How many times has Messi failed?

Out of 29 times when he missed a penalty, his team eventually won on 20 occasions. On seven occasions, the matches ended in a draw and only twice, his team lost. Let us take a look at all the penalties that Lionel Messi missed in his career.

Who is the hardest defender Messi played against?

Yes that's right - seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi found it hardest against Girona's Pablo Maffeo.

Who is No 1 Messi or Ronaldo?

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

Has any player scored in 5 World Cups?

Cristiano Ronaldo made history Thursday as the first male player to score in five World Cups in Portugal's opening game in Qatar against Ghana. The Portugal captain scored in the 65th minute from the penalty spot -- the 118th goal for his country -- to open the scoring at Doha's Stadium 974.

Who has broken more records Ronaldo or Messi?

Messi lays claim to both records, having won the Ballon d'Or seven times and the Best FIFA Men's Player award (formerly the FIFA World Player of the Year) six times. Ronaldo has won each award five times.

What record has Messi broken in the World Cup?

Messi has made a record 19 appearances as captain in the World Cup. He is followed by Rafa Marquez (17) and Diego Maradona (16). Messi has played the most minutes in World Cup history: 2,314. He broke Paolo Maldini's record of 2,217 minutes in the Qatar 2022 final.

Did Messi loose 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. After that, Messi announced that he was done playing for Argentina. “I've done all I can,” he said.

Who is the king of penalty missed?

Cristiano Ronaldo – 27

He has always been the top penalty taker for each team he has played for.

Which player has never lost a penalty?

Ledio Pano (50+)

Midfielder Ledio Pano is one of the only players in football history to take over 40 penalties and score every single one of them. The likes of Herea can be debated with a lack of official data, while players like Rickie Lambert and Le Tissier ended up missing towards the end of their careers.

Who is the best penalty taker?

Unsurprisingly, Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer is the player with the most penalty goals in the competition (56), having also taken the most in the Premier League (67). Frank Lampard (43), Steven Gerrard (32), Harry Kane (30) and Mark Noble (28) follow Shearer in the Premier League penalty goal rankings.

Which footballer has never scored?

Jorge Titonell is an Argentinian who played for Lanus and Talleres and later joined Hurricane, a club in Argentina. Throughout his entire career as a footballer between 1931 and 1946, and 405 presence in different football matches, he did not score any goal.

Who is the best player to never score a goal?

Frank Womack – Over 500 Games Without a Goal

Womack mostly played for Birmingham City and remains their record appearance maker, playing 491 times in the league. He played for the Blues between 1908 and 1928, also turning out for Worcester and Torquay and all told it is thought he made 511 appearances without scoring.

Why Messi's legend didn't need the World Cup?

Let's get one thing clear: Messi didn't need that golden cup to secure his seat at the G.O.A.T. table. He wanted it to give back to his teammates and to his nation, after 22 years abroad (and counting). Not because he owes them, but because he loves them.

Why did Messi miss the World Cup?

Argentina vs France World Cup Final 2022: Lionel Messi misses training due to hamstring injury scare.