Goal #819

Argentina vs Ecuador (2023)

Lionel Messi scored the 819th goal of his career on September 7, 2023, playing for Argentina against Ecuador in Buenos Aires, in the 2026 World Cup qualifying. The goal put Argentina 1–0 up; the match finished 1–0.

It was his 104th goal for Argentina and his 7th against Ecuador.

It was his 26th goal of 2023. From here he needed 181 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

September 7, 2023

Team

Argentina

Opponent

Ecuador

Competition

2026 World Cup qualifying

City

Buenos Aires

Score after the goal

1–0

Final score

1–0

Goal in the match

1 / 1