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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Messi's goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his record and moving him two ahead of France's Kylian Mbappé on the all-time list.
Lionel Messi's World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde - and delighted the fans who were in Miami to see their hero.
Argentina's Lionel Messi scored his 20th FIFA World Cup™ goal to take a 1-0 lead against Cape Verde. 1 MIN AGO・FIFA Men's World Cup・1:17 WC - Argentina vs. Cape Verde - 07/03/2026 Lionel Messi FIFA Me
Argentina scraped through despite Sidny Lopes Cabral's stunning strike, and there was drama off the pitch, too
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