World Cup Goal Against Mexico
Scores Argentina's opening goal in a crucial 2-0 World Cup group-stage victory over Mexico.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Lionel Messi Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow Lionel Messi through 96 dated historical records for Argentina.
Lionel Messi, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2022–2024Years on this page
2022
World Cup Winner
Lionel Messi lifts his first World Cup after Argentina draws 3-3 with France and wins the 2022 final on penalties in Lusail.
2022 FIFA World Cup Final - Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi scored twice against France and converted in the shootout as Argentina won a dramatic final following a 3–3 draw.
2022 Golden Ball
Wins the Golden Ball after leading Argentina to the World Cup title.
Five Goals for Argentina Against Estonia
Messi scored all five goals in Argentina's 5-0 friendly victory over Estonia, equalling his best single-match tally for a senior side.
World Cup Quarter-Final Assist Against Netherlands
Messi split the Dutch defence with a remarkable through ball for Nahuel Molina and later scored a penalty in Argentina's shootout victory.
World Cup Round-of-Sixteen Goal Against Australia
On his thousandth senior professional appearance, Messi opened the scoring against Australia as Argentina advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals.
World Cup Semi-Final Goal and Assist Against Croatia
Messi converted a penalty and later dribbled past Joško Gvardiol to assist Julián Álvarez as Argentina defeated Croatia 3-0.
2023
Argentina World Cup Champions Homecoming Friendly
Messi scored against Panama in Argentina's first home match after their World Cup triumph, celebrating the title in front of a jubilant national crowd.
Eighth Ballon d'Or Award
Messi received his eighth Ballon d'Or, recognised for captaining Argentina to the World Cup and continuing his performances for club and country.
First Major League Soccer Appearance Against New York
Messi came off the bench and scored in his first MLS regular-season match as Inter Miami defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-0.
Inter Miami Debut Free-Kick Winner
Messi scored a stoppage-time free kick on his Inter Miami debut against Cruz Azul, producing an immediate match-winning contribution in the Leagues Cup.
Leagues Cup Final Opening Goal for Miami
Messi put Inter Miami ahead against Nashville SC with a curling shot before his side won the Leagues Cup final on penalties.
2024
Copa America Final Against Colombia
Messi captained Argentina in the Copa América final against Colombia but left with an ankle injury before his teammates secured the title in extra time.
Inter Miami Hat-Trick Against New England
Messi came on as a substitute and completed a hat-trick against New England Revolution as Inter Miami finished the regular season with a points record.
Inter Miami Supporters Shield Championship
Messi scored twice against Columbus Crew as Inter Miami secured the Supporters' Shield for the best regular-season record in Major League Soccer.
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.