Goal #276

Argentina vs Ecuador (2012)

Lionel Messi scored the 276th goal of his career on June 2, 2012, playing for Argentina against Ecuador in Buenos Aires, in the 2014 World Cup qualifying. The goal put Argentina 3–0 up; the match finished 4–0.

It was his 23rd goal for Argentina and his 1st against Ecuador.

It was his 48th goal of 2012. From here he needed 724 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

June 2, 2012

Team

Argentina

Opponent

Ecuador

Competition

2014 World Cup qualifying

City

Buenos Aires

Score after the goal

3–0

Final score

4–0

Goal in the match

1 / 1