Lionel Messi’s goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy.
His hopes of a second consecutive World Cup title also lived on — and that accomplishment was anything but easy.
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Messi’s goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his record and moving him two ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappe on the all-time list. It was the opener of what became a wild night, with Argentina escaping with a 3-2 win over Cape Verde in extra time against a huge underdog.
Messi was pictured later at his media conference with a large bump on his head after apparently being hit with a knee during a collision with a Cape Verde player.
