Argentina faces Cape Verde as Messi seeks World Cup goal record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Defending champion Argentina faces Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 3, aiming for a place in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Lionel Messi, who has scored six goals in the tournament, is looking to extend his lead as the all-time World Cup scorer, currently at 19 goals. Cape Verde has defied expectations by advancing past group stage and previously held Spain to a 0-0 draw. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni emphasized the need to respect Cape Verde as a strong team. The match is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT, following earlier games involving Australia and Egypt, and Colombia and Ghana.
- •Argentina plays against Cape Verde in Miami, July 3.
- •Messi tied for the most goals in the tournament with six.
- •Cape Verde advanced past group stage unexpectedly.
- •Match scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT.
- •Other matches include Australia vs. Egypt and Colombia vs. Ghana.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi live stats today: Updated World Cup goals, highlights from Argentina vs. Cape Verde
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup what to know: Messi looks to add to career goals lead when Argentina faces Cape Verde
"Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina will look to claim one of the final spots in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Friday night when they Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida. To no one's surprise, Messi has been one of the biggest stars of the tournament with six goals, tied for the most with France’s Kylian Mbappe. Messi is now the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 19 goals, but Mbappe only one behind after scoring twice in France’s 3-0 win over Sweden.
"Messi will be seeking to lead Argentina into the Round of 16 with a win on Friday. Follow along from his performance vs. Cape Verde.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:00 PMLionel Messi live stats today: Updated World Cup goals, highlights from Argentina vs. Cape Verde
Messi will be seeking to lead Argentina into the Round of 16 with a win on Friday. Follow along from his performance vs. Cape Verde.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 11:30 PMWorld Cup what to know: Messi looks to add to career goals lead when Argentina faces Cape Verde
Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina will look to claim one of the final spots in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Friday night when they Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida. To no one's surprise, Messi has been one of the biggest stars of the tournament with six goals, tied for the most with France’s Kylian Mbappe. Messi is now the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 19 goals, but Mbappe only one behind after scoring twice in France’s 3-0 win over Sweden.
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