Messi breaks record, Argentina set to face Cape Verde in WC 2026 R32
Lionel Messi broke the all-time men's international scoring record on June 27, 2026, scoring two goals in Argentina's 2‑0 win over Austria to reach the World Cup 2026 Round of 32. The brace followed his opening‑day hat‑trick against Algeria, moving him two clear of Miroslav Klose and Kylian Mbappé in the all‑time list and making him the third player after Just Fontaine and Jairzinho to score in six consecutive matches. Argentina topped Group J with a +5 goal difference before their final group game against Jordan. Their Round of 32 opponent is Cape Verde, the tournament’s surprise package. The Blue Sharks, making their debut, finished second in Group H behind European champions Spain after drawing with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to earn three points without a win. The match will be played in Miami, Florida, as Lionel Scaloni’s side chases a second straight title. For Nigerian football fans, the clash offers a chance to watch a living legend extend his record while also seeing an African underdog test the champions—a story that could inspire future Super Eagles campaigns. Will you tune in to see if Cape Verde can pull off another upset, or will you cheer Messi’s historic march toward back‑to‑back World Cup glory?