TRLionel Messi extended his World Cup scoring record with his 20th goal, helping Argentina defeat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time. The match was closely contested, with Cape Verde forcing multiple draws and nearly upsetting the defending champions. Messi's goal came early in the game, setting the tone, but Argentina faced challenges maintaining their lead. Despite strong performances from both teams, Messi's crucial contributions, including an assist in extra time, secured the win. The victory keeps Argentina's World Cup title defense alive and maintains Messi's position as the tournament's leading scorer ahead of Kylian Mbappé.
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