Argentina, Lionel Messi and World Cup
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Argentina Eliminates Cabo Verde, Final Match Stats, Highlights & Updated World Cup 2026 Bracket
Argentina survived one of the most dramatic FIFA men's World Cup knockout-round games in recent memory.
Despite fielding a rotated lineup, Argentina displayed its roster depth, with Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martínez both finding the back of the net before the 30-minute mark. Lionel Messi subbed into the match at the hour mark and scored 20 minutes later to become the first player to score in seven straight World Cup matches.
On the night leading into Sunday, the final group matches took place! Austria quite literally saved themselves in the very last second. But see for yourself: Despite coming on as a substitute, Messi
