Following their solid victory over Cape Verde, Argentina face Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Considering the importance of today’s game, fans are closely watching Lionel Messi status for the game.

While Lionel Messi continues his own quest for World Cup glory, Ronaldo walked away from the tournament with another historic achievement that further cemented his place among the game's all-time greats, even as Portugal's hopes were dashed.

After a hard-fought win against Cape Verde, Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni is weighing at least one change per line in Lionel Messi's lineup against Egypt.

While the match itself was filled with twists and turns, it also became another unforgettable chapter in Messi's legendary international career, with even more historic milestones emerging during the contest.

Mohamed Salah chose Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo for a World Cup "last dance".

The race to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after the round of 32 displays Lionel Messi in the first place.

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.