Lionel Messi scored his 20th FIFA World Cup goal, setting a new record, as Argentina narrowly defeated Cabo Verde in the Round of 32.
Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal
Jul 04, 2026
12:07 pm
What's the storyLionel Messi has once again made history by scoring in his eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup match, a record that no other player has achieved.
The Argentine captain scored the opening goal in the 29th minute of their Round of 32 clash against Cape Verde on Friday.
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