Messi’s Record Goal vs Cape Verde Drama | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Argentina narrowly edged out Cape Verde in a thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats, with Lionel Messi delivering a record-setting performance and a controversial own goal sealing the win. Despite being ranked 64th, Cape Verde stunned the world by holding Argentina scoreless for much of the match, forcing extra time and delivering two stunning equalizers. Messi’s 20th World Cup goal and a late own goal gave Argentina the edge, avoiding a historic upset while Cape Verde proved they belong on the global stage. The stage is now set for Argentina’s next challenge: a tough Round of…