Lionel Messi scripts FIFA World Cup history: First to score in eight straight matches. The Argentine captain achieved this remarkable feat during a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, securing Argentina’s spot in the Round of 16. Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a trademark finish, latching onto a lofted pass from Lisandro Martinez before smashing the ball into the roof of the net. This goal was his 20th career World Cup goal, extending his own record, and made him the first player ever to score in eight successive World Cup matches.
Lionel Messi scripts FIFA World Cup history with this incredible streak, during which he has netted 12 goals. Despite his brilliance, Argentina faced a tough challenge from a fearless Cape Verde side. Sidny Lopes Cabral equalized, but Lisandro Martinez restored Argentina’s lead in extra time. Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte struck again, only for an own goal by Diney Borges, deflected off Cristian Romero, to seal Argentina’s win in the 111th minute.
This victory sends Argentina into the Round of 16, where they will meet Egypt, who eliminated Australia on penalties. Messi now has seven goals in the tournament, strengthening his Golden Boot bid and moving two goals ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé on the all-time World Cup scoring list.
Lionel Messi scripts FIFA World Cup history once again, proving why he remains football’s greatest icon on the biggest stage.