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Lionel Messi, 2026 FIFA World Cup and Cape Verde

How sweet is this? Cape Verde players queue for a photo with Messi

The contrast could hardly have been greater: the Cape Verde players, plying their trade in Russia, Ireland or Portugal ’s second division, found themselves facing defending champions Argentina and eig...

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Lionel Messi interrupted by Cape Verde players during postgame interview after unforgettable World Cup moment

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Lionel Messi odds, picks, player props, predictions: Best bets for Argentina vs. Austria in 2026 World Cup

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Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16

Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde's fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16.

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🚨 Out of this world! Messi breaks another World Cup record

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Lionel Messi Set to Start for Argentina Against Cabo Verde in World Cup Knockout Stage

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Who will Argentina start with Lionel Messi against Cape Verde in World Cup Round of 32?

Emiliano Martínez is expected to retain his place in goal.

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Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead

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Argentina survives shocking upset bid from Cape Verde to advance to World Cup’s Round of 16

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Messi Becomes First Player To Score In Seven Straight World Cup Matches

Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina's group stage finale against Jordan on Sa...

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Lionel Messi: The GOAT's World Cup Journey & Brilliance

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Lionel Messi further solidifies GOAT credentials with another World Cup feat

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Lionel Messi equals 64-year-old FIFA World Cup feat during Argentina vs Cabo Verde game; List of records by ARG captain

Lionel Messi kept his scoring boots on as the Argentine captain became the first man on earth to score in eight consecutive matches at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

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Argentina's Road To FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: All Scenarios Explained For Lionel Messi And Co

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Will Lionel Messi play tonight vs the Cape Verde? Latest update on the Argentina captain’s injury report for FIFA World Cup 2026 R32 (July 3, 2026)

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Argentina vs Cabo Verde, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Argentina wins 3-2 after extra time thriller

It is a landmark game for Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who is ‌marking his 100th game in charge of the national ‌team since taking over in ‌2018.

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Lionel Messi Scores 20th World Cup Goal, Extends Streak to 8 Games and Takes Golden Boot Lead

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Lionel Messi Shares Pictures From Argentina's Training Ahead Of FIFA World Cup Knockout Match vs Cabo Verde

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Lionel Messi might be the greatest soccer player of all time – so why does he keep missing penalties?

Messi has both taken and missed the most penalties in World Cup history – it's a weakness that has plagued his career

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Lionel Messi achieves another piece of history, becomes the first player to...

Lionel Messi reached another historic milestone as Argentina edged past Cape Verde in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout clash.

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Argentina Player Ratings vs. Cabo Verde: Unlikely Heroes Help Messi Avoid Humiliation

The defending champion was unimpressive and needed extra time to defeat an honorable Cabo Verde.

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Ranking World Cup's best players so far: Messi, Haaland, Mbappe? Who has impressed most?

Before we look ahead to World Cup knockout round, here's a look at players who have stood out so far. The usual suspects and some surprises.

Major League Soccer

Inter Miami CF Forward Lionel Messi Named MLS Player of the Month for October 2025

Messi becomes the first player in MLS history to earn five Player of the Month honors in a two-season span NEW YORK (Tuesday, October 21, 2025) – Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi was voted the MLS Player of the Month for the month of October 2025.

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Messi returns to the field and Golden Boot race at the World Cup continues

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi has scored again, making Friday’s contest against Cape Verde the record-extending eighth consecutive World Cup match in which Argentina’s captain has delivered at least one goal.