Messi scored a total of 3 goals in the 2022 FIFA World Cup as of now

​By A Staff Reporter: Messi scored a total of 3 goals in the 2022 FIFA World Cup till date. He scored one in their loss to Saudi Arabia, one in their 2–0 win over Mexico and the third against Australia. On Saturday, Lionel Messi scored his first goal in the knock out stage of the FIFA World Cup. Messi had to wait 4 World Cups to score in the knockout stages. Messi also played his 1000th match on Saturday. Argentina beat Australia 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2022 round of 16 match in Qatar. Messi scored his 789th goal for club and country in his 1000th match and surpassed legendary Diego Maradona's tally of 8 World Cup goals.