Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time in a difficult match and secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Messi scored Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde in the Round of 32, reaching 20 World Cup goals.

Stepping up to the penalty spot, Ronaldo fired a strike that echoed across history, officially drawing level with Messi's World Cup legacy.

Argentina and Cape Verde face off in a crucial Round of 32 duel at the 2026 World Cup, where both sides are looking to secure a place among the tournament's best 16 teams.

Ascending to the realm of the soccering gods, Vinicius Junior has claimed a World Cup milestone previously conquered only by titans like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

While Lionel Messi is channeling the vast majority of Argentina's goals in the 2026 World Cup, head coach Lionel Scaloni remains unfazed by the lopsided production.

Kylian Mbappe shared his take on the historic World Cup scoring record race, stating "I am convinced that Lionel Messi is going to score more goals."

Romelu Lukaku holds an international scoring stat with Belgium, where Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo find themselves trailing behind him.

Argentina's preparations for the clash against Cape Verde are underway, with reports indicating that Cristian Romero is set to return to the starting lineup while Julisn Alvarez is expected to lose his spot alongside Lionel Messi in the attacking line.

Erling Haaland and Norway are completely rewriting their World Cup destiny. The unstoppable Manchester City superstar just smashed a milestone at a pace that even legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't touch. By shattering a staggering 72-year-old World Cup record with his clutch, decisive goal against Ivory Coast, Haaland has etched yet another unbelievable chapter into his already legendary career.

Mbappe continues to chase another legendary milestone, but the France star has made it clear there is something far more important driving him as the tournament enters the decisive stages.

His clutch brace for England has elevated Harry Kane to the 72-goal milestone for the season, eclipsing Cristiano Ronaldo and leaving only Lionel Messi's modern century record left to conquer.

While keeping England alive in the competition, Harry Kane has heated up the Golden Boot race in the 2026 World Cup with a brace, now chasing Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland.

Kylian Mbappe scored a goal in France's match against Sweden in the Round of 32 and set a new World Cup record, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo trailing behind him.

Argentina prepare to face Cape Verde in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, and with Lionel Messi set to return to the starting lineup, Lionel Scaloni is reportedly dealing with three selection doubts ahead of the match.