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

#4 Argentina versus Nigeria- Brazil 2014

Soccer - FIFA World Cup 2014 - Group F - Nigeria v Argentina - Estadio Beira-Rio

Messi's third goal in the 2014 World Cup was the opener against Nigeria in the last matchday of the Group Stage. The Argentinian number 10 picked up a rebound inside the box and slammed it into the net against his 2010 nemesis, Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama.

Argentina won that match 3-2 thanks to a brace from the Argentine magician.

The game took place in Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil.

With Argentina completing a perfect Group Stage, even though their playing style was not surprising, the foundation was set for the Argentinian National Team to challenge for the title with Messi as the leader. But Messi's fire slowed down as they advanced in the competition.