Lionel Messi scored his seventh World Cup goal to help Argentina beat Cape Verde

Even in defeat, the performance by Cape Verde — a tiny island nation off the western coast of Africa — will stand as one of the most remarkable stories of this, or any, World Cup.

Victor Vazquez met Messi when they were 13 at Barcelona. They were great friends and would share music and travel on the bus together

Since this World Cup began, how many people have learned about Cape Verde, the small nation off the west coast of Africa?

Lionel Messi has unwavering support from his parents, Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini. Affectionately known as "Leo," Lionel's mom and dad played a pivotal role in shaping his career, helping the 2026 FIFA World Cup player become the most decorated player in soccer and one of the greatest in the sport's history.

Skip Bayless hilariously wanted Taylor Swift to postpone her wedding in lieu of Argentina's clash with Cape Verde.

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CAPE VERDE hero Vozinha says he was stunned after earning special praise from Lionel Messi at the World Cup. The goalkeeper, 40, pulled off a string of eye-catching saves as the minnows suffered a