The strike marked the 32nd career international goal for Shaqiri, who has long been a centerpiece for his country, having accrued 124 senior caps since his 2010 debut. The 32-year-old also made history with the goal, becoming the first player to score in the last three FIFA World Cups and European Championships.
Shaqiri originally joined the Fire in February 2022 from Ligue 1’s Lyon as Chicago’s then-most expensive transfer signing (reported $7.5 million). A former star for the likes of Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Liverpool, Shaqiri has tallied 14 goals and 18 assists in 69 MLS matches for the Fire.
