Lionel Messi’s legacy with Argentina stands as one of the greatest achievements in international football history.
The Argentine superstar has produced extraordinary numbers and collected virtually every major honour available to him at international level.
Messi’s Argentina Record
208 appearances
126 goals
67 assists
1 FIFA World Cup
2 World Cup MVP awards
16 World Cup Man of the Match awards
2 World Cup runner-up finishes
2 Copa América titles
2 Copa América MVP awards
1 Copa América Golden Boot
1 Copa América Best Young Player award
14 Copa América Man of the Match awards
3 Copa América runner-up finishes
1 Finalissima
1 Finalissima MVP award
Messi’s international success began long before his senior triumphs.
In 2005, he led Argentina to the FIFA U-20 World Cup, winning both the Golden Boot and tournament MVP award.
Three years later, he helped Argentina win Olympic gold at the 2008 Beijing Games, while also being named the tournament’s MVP.
His senior career eventually reached its defining moment at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where Messi captained Argentina to glory and was named the tournament’s best player.
From early promise to World Cup champion, Messi has built an international career filled with records, trophies, individual awards and unforgettable moments.
