Lionel Messi, Argentina and FIFA World Cup
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Lionel Messi scored his seventh World Cup goal to help Argentina beat Cape Verde
Messi has already scored five goals at this World Cup Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. It’s May 1, 2005. It’s a week after the first video is uploaded to YouTube. It’s 18 ...
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Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s stats in 2026 so far: Goals, assists, penalties
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Lionel Messi has excelled in the FIFA World Cup 2026, netting six goals across three matches, helping Argentina advance to the Round of 32.
The defending World Cup champions begin knockout round play on Friday when Argentina takes on Cape Verde at 6 p.m. ET, putting Lionel Messi back on the field in his chase for the Golden Boot. Messi is tied for the most goals (six) in the 2026 World Cup despite not playing his fourth game yet.
