Lionel Messi nets 20th World Cup goal, extending record streak

Lionel Messi 20th World Cup goal eight consecutive matches Argentina vs Cape Verde Golden Boot race

Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in the Round of 32 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The goal, coming just before the half‑hour mark, gave Messi a record‑extending streak of eight consecutive World Cup matches with a goal and made him the first player since 1962 to score in five knockout‑stage games. The win also saw Messi become the tournament’s all‑time leader in assists, with nine. With the victory, Argentina advance to face Egypt in the Round of 16.

Messi’s performance placed him ahead in the Golden Boot race, trailing only Kylian Mbappé, while he also celebrated his fifth World Cup appearance and solidified his status among the sport’s greatest players.

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