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Lionel Messi has set another historical record. On July 3, the match between Argentina and Cape Verde was played in the FIFA World Cup 2026, in which Argentina won 3-2 and entered the Round of 16. In this match, Messi scored a goal, making him the first player in World Cup history to score goals in 8 consecutive matches.
Lionel Messi put Argentina ahead 1-0 by scoring a goal in the 29th minute of the match, but in the second half, Cape Verde leveled the match. The result of the match came out in extra time, where both the teams scored a total of 3 goals. In the end Argentina registered a thrilling 3-2 victory.
Scored goals in 8 consecutive World Cups
Lionel Messi has become the first player to score a goal in 8 consecutive World Cup matches. During this 8-match streak, Messi has scored a total of 12 goals. Let us also tell you that Messi’s total World Cup goals has reached 20, which is a world record in itself.
At present, Messi is leading in the race to win the Golden Boot of the 2026 World Cup. So far, he has scored 7 goals in this World Cup, while France’s Kylian Mbappe is following him, who currently has 6 goals.
Now competition with Egypt
Argentina is moving strongly towards its second consecutive and fourth World Cup overall. Argentina has been unbeaten in the tournament so far and will now face Egypt in the Round of 16, which will be played on July 7. Argentina will enter the quarterfinals by defeating Egypt.
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