Lionel Messi
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Messi nets 20th World Cup goal as Argentina edge Cape Verde 3-2
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal in the 29th minute as Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in the round of 32 at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026. Cape Verde levelled twice before Diney Borges turned a Messi corner into his own net in the 111th minute to settle it.