Goal #617

Argentina vs Nigeria (2018)

Lionel Messi scored the 617th goal of his career on June 26, 2018, playing for Argentina against Nigeria in Saint Petersburg, in the 2018 World Cup. The goal put Argentina 1–0 up; the match finished 2–1.

It was his 65th goal for Argentina and his 3rd against Nigeria.

It was his 30th goal of 2018. From here he needed 383 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

June 26, 2018

Team

Argentina

Opponent

Nigeria

Competition

2018 World Cup

City

Saint Petersburg

Score after the goal

1–0

Final score

2–1

Goal in the match

1 / 1