Switzerland star Xherdan Shaqiri matches Ronaldo & Messi record with World Cup goal against Serbia

Last updated 22/02/23

01:46 03/12/22

Xherdan Shaqiri Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi

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Xherdan Shaqiri joined Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in becoming only the third player to score in the last three World Cup tournaments in a row.

Scored opener against Serbia
Has now scored in last three World Cups
Only Messi & CR7 have also achieved the feat

WHAT HAPPENED? Shaqiri demonstrated he still possesses a wand of a left foot as he slotted home Switzerland's opener against Serbia, matching football's ultimate GOATs, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, in the process.

Xherdan Shaqiri!!! 💪

Switzerland take the lead against Serbia 🇨🇭#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/vMRQzOWO9y
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) December 2, 2022

SHAQIRI SCORES FOR SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭

As it stands, Brazil and Switzerland are moving on to the knockout stage! pic.twitter.com/UveYxb5IFW
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 2, 2022

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Having also netted for Switzerland at World Cup 2014, against Honduras, and in 2018, against Serbia, Shaqiri became only the third player to score in each of the last three editions of the World Cup.

WHAT NEXT FOR SHAQIRI? Should Switzerland hold on for the win, Shaqiri and his team-mates can look forward to a last-16 tie against Portugal.

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