Goal #706

Argentina vs Ecuador (2020)

Lionel Messi scored the 706th goal of his career on October 8, 2020, playing for Argentina against Ecuador in Buenos Aires, in the 2022 World Cup qualifying. The goal put Argentina 1–0 up; the match finished 1–0.

It was his 71st goal for Argentina and his 5th against Ecuador.

It was his 18th goal of 2020. From here he needed 294 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

October 8, 2020

Team

Argentina

Opponent

Ecuador

Competition

2022 World Cup qualifying

City

Buenos Aires

Score after the goal

1–0

Final score

1–0

Goal in the match

1 / 1