Argentina's iconic World Cup knockout goals celebrated on June 24

June 24 is remembered for two legendary Argentine knockout‑stage goals. In the 1990 World Cup in Italy, Claudio Paul Caniggia finished a Maradona‑created play to beat Brazil 1‑0 and send Argentina into the quarter‑finals. Sixteen years later, at the 2006 tournament in Germany, Maximiliano Rodríguez volleyed a long pass from Juan Pablo Sorín into the net during extra time to defeat Mexico 2‑1 and secure another quarter‑final spot.

Lionel Messi has become the all‑time leading scorer for the Argentina national team, reaching 122 goals. His tally includes a double against Austria in the 2026 World Cup and a record‑breaking 18 goals in World Cup finals, cementing his place in Argentine football history.