Julián Álvarez: List of all goals in FIFA World Cup history
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Julián Álvarez is currently tied for 3rd place in the all-time FIFA World Cup goalscoring charts.
Argentina forward Julián Álvarez announced himself on the biggest stage during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, playing a key role in Argentina’s run to the title. The striker finished the tournament with four goals in seven appearances, ending as Argentina’s second-highest scorer behind Lionel Messi.
Álvarez began the tournament as a substitute but soon displaced Lautaro Martínez in Argentina‘s starting lineup by the third group-stage match against Poland. His performances in the knockout rounds proved particularly important as Lionel Scaloni’s side lifted their third World Cup title.
On this note, let’s look at all five goals scored by Julián Álvarez in FIFA World Cup history.
Julián Álvarez: All World Cup Goals
FIFA World Cup 2022
Goal 1: Argentina 2-0 Poland
Álvarez made his World Cup debut with the first goal against Poland in Argentina’s last group stage game of the tournament at Stadium 974 in Doha. The forward came out in the 67th minute, picked up by Enzo Fernández, to make his home debut unbeaten with a powerful finish in the top corner.
With the win, Argentina closed the gap to clinch a 2-0 victory and helped finish top of Group C after recovering from their opening defeat to Saudi Arabia.
Goal 2: Argentina 2-1 Australia
Álvarez scored his second goal against Australia in the Round of 16 after capitalising on a mistake from goalkeeper Mathew Ryan.
The striker dispossessed Ryan inside the penalty area before slotting into an empty net in the 57th minute to put Argentina 2-0 ahead in the contest. Argentina eventually progressed with a 2-1 victory.
Goal 3: Argentina 3-0 Croatia
In the semi-final match against Croatia in Lusail Stadium, Álvarez delivered one of the most impressive performances of the tournament.
The first goal was scored in the 39th minute from a direct run from inside his own half when he put the ball past the defence after a pass from Lionel Messi. With Messi opening the score, the goal doubled Argentina’s lead.
Goal 4: Argentina 3-0 Croatia
The forward completed his brace in the 69th minute of the same game. Messi outflanked Josko Gvardiol with his right foot before he sliced the ball back to Álvarez for a long-range finish.
The goal earned Argentina a place in the World Cup final, where they went on to defeat France on penalties to claim the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026
Goal 5: Argentina 2-1
As the game approached a penalty shootout, Argentina was searching for a winning goal, and the clock was running out. With a stunning goal, Julian Alvarez was able to give the South American powerhouses the lead.
It was his signature goal as he received the ball outside the box and curled the ball into the top right corner of the net past the Switzerland goalkeeper.
How many FIFA World Cup goals has Julián Álvarez scored?
Julián Álvarez has scored five goals in FIFA World Cup history, four during Argentina’s victorious 2022 campaign in Qatar.
Who assisted Julián Álvarez’s first FIFA World Cup goal?
Enzo Fernández provided the assist for Álvarez’s first World Cup goal against Poland in the group stage.
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