Lionel Messi Set to Earn 200th Argentina Cap: Which Countries Has the Soccer Legend Scored Most Goals Against?
Lionel Messi is set to take the world stage once again this summer, five years after leading Argentina to Copa América victories in 2021 and 2024, and the 2022 World Cup. At 38 years old, Messi will have one last opportunity to shine on the international stage.
Argentina's campaign begins against Algeria, with Messi expected to start and earn his 200th international cap. Throughout his career, Messi has scored against various nations, but some have been more favorable than others. Bolivia tops the list, with Messi scoring 11 goals in 12 matches. Ecuador and Venezuela follow, with seven goals each, albeit in fewer matches against the former.
Uruguay, Argentina's neighbors, rank fourth, with Messi scoring six goals in 13 matches. Estonia is the first European nation on the list, with Messi scoring five goals in a single match in 2022. Other nations, including Guatemala, Chile, Brazil, Paraguay, and Panama, complete the top 10. Notable opponents in the top 20 include France and Croatia, with Messi scoring three goals against each. According to the current FIFA rankings, seven of Messi's top 20 opponents are among the world's top nations, with only two in the top 10.
Argentina's campaign begins against Algeria, with Messi expected to start and earn his 200th international cap. Throughout his career, Messi has scored against various nations, but some have been more favorable than others. Bolivia tops the list, with Messi scoring 11 goals in 12 matches. Ecuador and Venezuela follow, with seven goals each, albeit in fewer matches against the former.
Uruguay, Argentina's neighbors, rank fourth, with Messi scoring six goals in 13 matches. Estonia is the first European nation on the list, with Messi scoring five goals in a single match in 2022. Other nations, including Guatemala, Chile, Brazil, Paraguay, and Panama, complete the top 10. Notable opponents in the top 20 include France and Croatia, with Messi scoring three goals against each. According to the current FIFA rankings, seven of Messi's top 20 opponents are among the world's top nations, with only two in the top 10.
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