Lionel Messi has extended his record for the most goals scored against different national teams in World Cup history. This achievement was secured after scoring goals against Algeria and Jordan during Argentina’s matches in Group J. With these goals, the Argentine captain has now scored against 13 distinct nations in the World Cup.
This milestone places Messi ahead of notable figures in football history. Other legends, including Jürgen Klinsmann, Ronaldo Nazário, and Miroslav Klose, each hold records of scoring against 10 different nations in the World Cup. Messi’s impressive tally of opponents spans multiple continents and encompasses six editions of the World Cup.
His list of teams he has scored against includes European nations such as Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Netherlands, Croatia, and France, as well as opponents from Africa. The record solidifies Messi’s historical impact on the World Cup stage. His ability to score against such a diverse array of teams across different global locations underscores his sustained excellence throughout his career.
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