Argentina and Cape Verde headed to extra time at the World Cup with their Round of 32 match even at 1-1 on Friday. Lionel Messi put the reigning champion ahead with his record-extending 20th career World Cup goal in the 29th minute.

Kylian Mbappe is one goal behind Lionel Messi in the World Cup record chase, but history shows scoring gets harder after age 31.

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The reigning world champions faced a significant scare but will now progress to face Egypt in the last-16. Meanwhile, Egypt made history by defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, securing their first-ever World Cup knockout victory and advancing to the last 16.

Lionel Messi is once again alone in the race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup after scoring against Cape Verde in Miami.

Lionel Messi and Argentina face World Cup darling Cape Verde in the round of 32 on Friday in Miami with the defending champions trying to avoid one of the greatest upsets in soccer history. Cape Verde shockingly advanced to the knockout stage with three draws in group play,