World Cup 2018: Ranking Lionel Messi's 5 goals in the World Cup

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#1) Argentina versus Iran- Brazil 2014

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SOCCER : FIFA World Cup 2014 - Group F - Argentina v Iran
FIFA World Cup 2014 - Group F - Argentina v Iran

Messi's best goal in the FIFA World Cup came in Matchday two of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Argentina played against a rough-defending Iran.

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Iran's counter-attack gave Argentina all kinds of trouble, but Sergio Romero managed to maintain the Albiceleste's goal unbeaten. The game was winding down to the wire and looked like a sure draw until Messi had another idea.

A fantastic shot from Messi left Iranian 'keeper, Alireza Haghighi, with no chance as the ball hit the bottom of the net and helped continue Argentina's perfect run after two games in the group stage.

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The goal was Messi's third in the World Cup, and it was the first time he was able to score in consecutive matches in international football's most prominent stage.

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The game was played at Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

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