Lionel Messi Makes More History Amid World Cup Scare for Argentina
Summary
Lionel Messi scored early to help Argentina win a close match against Cape Verde in the World Cup Round of 32. Messi now holds the record for scoring in eight consecutive World Cup games and has become the all-time World Cup goals leader with 20 goals.Key Facts
- Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in a close World Cup Round of 32 match.
- Messi scored the first goal in the 29th minute.
- Messi has scored in eight World Cup matches in a row, a new record.
- His total of 20 World Cup goals is the highest ever scored by a player.
- Cape Verde scored twice in the match, including a goal in extra time.
- Argentina is the defending World Cup champion.
- France’s Kylian Mbappe has 18 World Cup goals, close behind Messi.
- Argentina will face Egypt in the next round, with Egypt’s star player Mo Salah in the team.
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