Messi set new 2026 World Cup records and led Argentina into the round of 16
This is according to TSN
Messi has made history once again
The match ended in a 3–2 victory for Argentina over Cape Verde after extra time. In the 29th minute, Messi opened the scoring with a precise shot into the top corner from close range following a pass from Lisandro Martínez.
Thanks to this goal, the Argentine set several historic milestones at World Cups. In particular, he broke his own records for the number of goals and goal-scoring appearances at World Cups.
At the same time, Messi came close to another record. Initially, Argentina’s third goal was credited to him following his assist, which would have made it his ninth at World Cups and allowed him to overtake Diego Maradona in terms of assists. However, following a review of the incident, the goal was reclassified as an own goal, so the record remains out of reach for now.
Argentina to face Egypt
The victory over Cape Verde has taken the Argentina national team through to the World Cup round of 16, where they will face Egypt. In the previous round, Egypt beat Australia on penalties following a 1–1 draw in normal time.
The Argentina v Egypt match will take place on 7 July at 19:00 Kyiv time. In the group stage, Lionel Scaloni’s side comfortably finished top of Group J, securing three wins — against Algeria (3–0), Austria (2–0) and Jordan (3–1). During the group stage, Lionel Scaloni’s side comfortably finished top of Group J, securing three wins – against Algeria (3–0), Austria (2–0) and Jordan (3–1).
The 2026 World Cup is being held in the USA, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July. This is the first World Cup in history to feature 48 national teams.
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