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Part of situation: Messi leads Argentina to semifinal, celebrations continue (220 clusters)

Lionel Messi leads Argentina past Cabo Verde to set World Cup assist record

Lionel Messi Argentina Cabo Verde World Cup assist record extra time

Argentina edged Cabo Verde 3‑2 after extra time in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing a place in the quarter‑finals. Lionel Messi scored the winning goal, bringing his tournament tally to seven goals and giving him the record for most assists in World Cup history, surpassing Diego Maradona.

Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha said Messi approached him after the match, saying “the people should be proud of you,” and the Argentine captain exchanged shirts with the keeper. Coach Lionel Scaloni praised the team’s resilience, stating “this is Argentina: you have to have guts,” while noting concerns about the side's reliance on Messi and a need for more creativity from midfield and the flanks.

The victory sparked a debate in Argentina about tactical balance, with analysts pointing to defensive solidity but a lack of impact from forwards Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez. The team now prepares to face Egypt in the next round.

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8 days ago
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11 days ago
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi breaks Maradona's all-time World Cup assist record in Argentina's win over Cabo Verde - Public TV English [english.publictv.in]
11 days ago
El arquero de Cabo Verde, Vozinha, reveló el mensaje con Lionel Messi [entreriosya.com.ar]
9 days ago
Thống trị tuyệt đối: Messi giành "Cầu thủ xuất sắc nhất World Cup" 7 trận liên tiếp [kenh14.vn]
11 days ago
Un toque de atención que obliga a reaccionar | El Dia [www.eldia.com]
10 days ago
Messi, la leggenda non ha più confini: contro Capo Verde riscrive ancora la storia del Mondiale [www.sportpress24.com]
11 days ago
Lionel Messi lauded by Ian Wright and Gary Neville for ‘total control’ after sublime Argentina goal – UK Times [uk-times.com]
11 days ago
Argentina, ottavi e (nuove) polemiche: "Favoriti da arbitri anche contro Capo Verde" - Villaggio Globale [www.vglobale.it]
11 days ago
¿Qué dijo Messi a Lisandro Martínez después del gol de Lionel Scaloni en el partido de fútbol? - Archysport [www.archysport.com]
11 days ago
फीफा वर्ल्ड कप कार्लोस क्विरोज ने छोड़ा घाना के हेड कोच का पद, जॉर्डन ने जमाल सेलामी से तोड़ा नाता | ???? ?????? ??: ??????? ??????? ?? ????? ???? ?? ??? ??? ?? ??, ?????? ?? ???? ?????? ?? ????? ???? [www.bhaskarhindi.com]
9 days ago
"Esto es Argentina: tener agallas". Argentina se arropa a su resilencia en el Mundial [www.latimes.com]
8 days ago
Lionel Messi Breaks Diego Maradona's World Cup Assist Record in Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Victory [pragativadi.com]
11 days ago
Argentina, ottavi e (nuove) polemiche: "Favoriti da arbitri anche contro Capo Verde" - Il Quotidiano del Sud [www.quotidianodelsud.it]
10 days ago
Messi được chấm số điểm “ngất trời”, xô đổ hàng loạt kỷ lục tại World Cup [soha.vn]
11 days ago
Được đối thủ xếp hàng xin chụp ảnh, Messi nói: "Trên sân họ đá tôi tơi tả" [dantri.com.vn]
10 days ago