Messi Extends Record, Argentina Survives | Fayetteville News

Messi just shattered another World Cup record with his 20th goal, scoring in Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde — a gritty victory that keeps Argentina alive in their quest for a second consecutive title. Despite taking a nasty bump to the head during the match, he calmly netted his eighth straight World Cup goal, a streak dating back to 2022. Teammate Rodrigo De Paul praised the honor of playing alongside the legend, while Messi himself admitted there’s still room to improve. With seven goals, Messi now leads the Golden Boot race over Mbappé, and with both Argentina and France advancing, the rivalry is heating up. But for Messi, the ultimate goal remains lifting the trophy — and the coach reminded everyone: no team in this tournament is easy to beat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/55633d8ba516ee44