“Against World Cup debutants Bosnia & Herzegovina, Messi drags Argentina level at 1–1 in the group opener from a Higuaín assist, marking only his second-ever World Cup goal and reigniting his quest to dominate on football’s biggest stage.”
Messi’s first match of the 2014 World Cup became a turning point in his international story, as he finally delivered the kind of solo World Cup goal Argentina had been waiting for. Gliding past defenders and finishing off the post against a tough Bosnia side, he signaled that this tournament would be different, announcing himself as the true leader of the Albiceleste on the biggest stage.