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Lionel Messi explains how Argentina must improve after surviving Cape Verde shock
The world champions scraped into the last-16 after a 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday night
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Al Jazeera English
· Jun 23, 2026
Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time top goalscorer | AJ #shorts
Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring his 17th and 18th tournament goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria. The goals saw him surpass both Miroslav Klose and Brazil women's striker Marta, and sent Argentina into the knockout stage. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
101GREATGOALS.COM
· Jul 3, 2026
World Cup 2026 live: Lionel Messi goal in Argentina vs Cape Verde ‘genius at work’ after ‘magnificent touch’
Lionel Messi scored his seventh goal at the World Cup 2026
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 4, 2026
World Cup 2026: Messi makes history after Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cape Verde
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, made history after his team earlier defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 32 encounter. Messi scored the first goal for Argentina against Cape Verde to become the first player in the history of the FIFA World Cup to score seven or more goals in two different editions [] World Cup 2026: Messi makes history after Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cape Verde
TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
Argentina through to 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after 3-2 win over Egypt
Argentina’s goals were scored by Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez
NBC News
· Jul 4, 2026
Drama, récords y penales: así se cerraron los dieciseisavos del Mundial 2026
Lionel Messi volvió a hacer historia en la sufrida clasificación de Argentina ante Cabo Verde. Colombia avanzó con un gol de Jhon Arias frente a Ghana y Egipto completó los últimos boletos a octavos tras vencer a Australia en penales.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 4, 2026
Messi selamatkan Argentina daripada diaib Cape Verde
MIAMI: Juara bertahan, Argentina dipaksa berhempas-pulas sebelum menewaskan pasukan kerdil, Cape Verde 3-2 selepas masa tambahan pada aksi pusingan 32 terbaik Piala Dunia 2026 di Stadium Miami, hari ini. Lionel Messi sekali lagi menjadi penyelamat La Albiceleste apabila meledak gol ketujuh kejohanan sebelum sepakan penjuru kapten berusia 39 tahun itu menghadiahkan gol kemenangan hasil jaringan ... Read more The post Messi selamatkan Argentina daripada diaib Cape Verde appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "Lionel Messi explains how Argentina must improve after surviving Cape Verde shock": Al Jazeera English — Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time top goalscorer | AJ #shorts. 101GREATGOALS.COM — World Cup 2026 live: Lionel Messi goal in Argentina vs Cape Verde ‘genius at work’ after ‘magnificent touch’. Daily Post Nigeria — World Cup 2026: Messi makes history after Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cape Verde. TASS — Argentina through to 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after 3-2 win over Egypt. NBC News — Drama, récords y penales: así se cerraron los dieciseisavos del Mundial 2026. Utusan Malaysia — Messi selamatkan Argentina daripada diaib Cape Verde