Lionel Messi reached his 200th international cap for Argentina on 17 June during the team's 3:0 World Cup Group J opener against Algeria. The 38-year-old joined an exclusive group of just three players in football history to achieve this feat: Cristiano Ronaldo (227 caps for Portugal) and Bader Al-Mutava (202 caps for Kuwait).
The Argentine forward scored a hat-trick against Algeria, extending his goal tally. Over 200 matches, Messi has contributed 117 goals and 61 assists for his country, establishing himself as one of the most prolific players in international football.
Messi's international career includes winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, reaching the 2014 final, and capturing the Copa América twice (2021, 2024). At 38, he remains a central figure in Argentina's World Cup campaign as the team targets back-to-back titles.
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