How many goals does Messi have with the Argentine National Team?

Lionel Messi is a global soccer icon. The Argentine has played for clubs like Barcelona, PSG, and currently Inter Miami. In each of these clubs, he has received applause for his exceptional footballing skills, and the same holds true for the Argentine National Team.

Messi's commitment to his country has been evident since Jose Pekerman called him up to the 2006 World Cup squad when he was just 18 years old. The young footballer from Santa Fe made his World Cup debut in Argentina's victory over Serbia.

Since then, the number 10 has been the focal point in every World Cup Argentina has participated in. In 2014, their dream was denied when they lost to Germany in extra time with a last minute goal in extra time from Mario Gotze.

However, eight years later, luck would change for Messi as he finally lifted the World Cup in Qatar solidifying his status as one of the world's best players. Many people wonder how many goals Messi has scored for Argentina, and today we'll tell you more.

Messi is a native goalscorer

According to official statistics, the Rosario native is the all-time top scorer for the Argentine national team with 103 goals, surpassing legends like Diego Armando Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta, among others.