Messi Makes History in Argentina's 3-2 Win Over Cape Verde

In the World Cup 2026 round of 32, Argentina, led by captain Lionel Messi, secured a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde. Messi scored the first goal for Argentina in this match, marking a significant milestone as he became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score seven goals across two different tournaments (2022 and 2026).

At 39 years old, Messi reached 30 matches played in World Cup history, becoming the first footballer to achieve this milestone. The forward, currently with Inter Miami, has scored 12 goals in his last eight World Cup matches against teams including Australia, Netherlands, Croatia, France, Algeria, Austria, Jordan, and Cape Verde.

Messi will aim to lead Argentina to victory in their next match against Egypt in the round of 16 on Tuesday.