Lionel Messi and Argentina Set Sights on New World Cup Heights
Lionel Messi's exceptional form has propelled Argentina to a perfect record in Group J at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The defending champions will now face Cape Verde in the Round of 32 on Friday.
Messi's impressive run includes a World Cup hat-trick against Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose's record of 16 career World Cup goals. He then surpassed Klose, scoring twice against Austria to become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer. Messi also joined Cristiano Ronaldo as the second player to score at five World Cups.
In Argentina's Group J finale against Jordan, Messi scored a late free kick to seal a 3-1 win, setting a new record with a goal in seven consecutive World Cup games. He now has 19 career World Cup goals, including six in this tournament.
Argentina will face Cape Verde, who have made a historic debut in the World Cup, at Miami Stadium. The Blue Sharks, featuring defender Steven Moreira, stunned the world by advancing as Group H runners-up, holding European champions Spain to a scoreless draw. The winner of Friday's match will advance to the Round of 16 to face either Australia or Egypt on July 7.
Messi's impressive run includes a World Cup hat-trick against Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose's record of 16 career World Cup goals. He then surpassed Klose, scoring twice against Austria to become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer. Messi also joined Cristiano Ronaldo as the second player to score at five World Cups.
In Argentina's Group J finale against Jordan, Messi scored a late free kick to seal a 3-1 win, setting a new record with a goal in seven consecutive World Cup games. He now has 19 career World Cup goals, including six in this tournament.
Argentina will face Cape Verde, who have made a historic debut in the World Cup, at Miami Stadium. The Blue Sharks, featuring defender Steven Moreira, stunned the world by advancing as Group H runners-up, holding European champions Spain to a scoreless draw. The winner of Friday's match will advance to the Round of 16 to face either Australia or Egypt on July 7.
#News, #Football