Argentina secured a 2-1 victory in the match against Cabo Verde, a game in which Lionel Messi made history. Messi has now become the only player in FIFA World Cup history to play 30 matches. Furthermore, he has become the first player in history to score 20 World Cup goals, thereby extending his lead over Kylian Mbappé. Notably, Messi scored in the 29th minute, successfully giving his team the lead.
Messi makes history; becomes the first player to score 20 World Cup goals
- Lionel Messi — 20 goals
- Kylian Mbappé — 18 goals
- Miroslav Klose — 16 goals
- Ronaldo — 15 goals
- Gerd Müller — 14 goals
- Harry Kane — 13 goals
- Just Fontaine — 13 goals
Messi scores in the 29th minute
This match was crucial for Cape Verde; they put up a spirited performance and troubled the Argentine side significantly, though Argentina ultimately succeeded in winning the match 3-2. Messi scored in the 29th minute, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead in the first half; he received a brilliant long ball from Lisandro Martínez in the midfield, controlled it, and then scored with his left foot on his second touch from a very tight angle. This goal boosted Argentina’s hopes. Lionel Messi, Lisandro Martínez, and Cristian Romero played pivotal roles in securing the victory and helping the team advance to the Round of 16.
Cape Verde put up a fight; the match lasted 120 minutes.
Argentina had to work hard to defeat Cape Verde in a match that extended beyond the regulation 90 minutes into extra time. Although Argentina ultimately emerged victorious, the spirited effort by the Cape Verde players took the excitement to a fever pitch. Deroy Duarte leveled the score for Cape Verde with a goal in the 59th minute, and later, Sidny Lopes Cabral stunned Argentina by scoring in the 103rd minute.
