The surprising streak Lionel Messi aims to end against Venezuela | OneFootball

The Argentine star is facing one of the longest goal droughts of his career with the national team, but he could put an end to it against the “Vinotinto.”

The Argentine star, Lionel Messi, is experiencing one of the longest goalless streaks of his professional career with the National Team, but he will look to end it this Thursday against Venezuela in the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

The last time the Rosario native managed to put his name on the scoresheet for the Albiceleste was with a hat-trick against Bolivia on October 15, 2024, in a 6-0 victory during the tenth round of qualifiers for the upcoming World Cup to be held in United States, Canada, and Mexico. Additionally, in that match played at the Monumental, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player also provided two assists.

However, after that football exhibition by the “10”, he has not scored again and his drought now extends to 324 days without a goal for the team managed by Lionel Scaloni. It is worth noting that he has only played four matches since then, as he was unable to be present in the games against Uruguay and Brazil—victories of 1-0 and 4-1, respectively—due to injury.

Currently, this streak stands as the fourth longest of his career, but it could extend further if he fails to break through the “Vinotinto” defense, which would make it the third longest.

Meanwhile, the longest drought lasted 354 days: from his goal in the 2006 World Cup against Serbia and Montenegro until a friendly against Algeria in 2007. Likewise, Messi will look to celebrate a goal with Argentina in what could be his last official match in the country.

The longest goal droughts of Lionel Messi’s career with the National Team:

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