Goal #396

Argentina vs Nigeria (2014)

Lionel Messi scored the 396th goal of his career on June 25, 2014, playing for Argentina against Nigeria in Porto Alegre, in the 2014 World Cup. The goal put Argentina 2–1 up; the match finished 3–2.

It was his 42nd goal for Argentina and his 2nd against Nigeria. He scored 2 that day and this was the 2nd.

It was his 32nd goal of 2014. From here he needed 604 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

June 25, 2014

Team

Argentina

Opponent

Nigeria

Competition

2014 World Cup

City

Porto Alegre

Score after the goal

2–1

Final score

3–2

Goal in the match

2 / 2