Kylian Mbappe is one goal behind Lionel Messi in the World Cup record chase, but history shows scoring gets harder after age 31.

Lionel Messi’s goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy. His hopes of a second consecutive World Cup title also lived on – and that accomplishment was anything but easy. Messi’s goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career,

Lionel Messi etched his name in history, becoming the first player to score in eight consecutive FIFA World Cup matches during Argentina's thrilling 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde. His 20th World Cup goal,

LIONEL MESSI joked that the heroes from Cape Verde kicked “the c***” out of him before exchanging selfies as Argentina survived a 3-2 victory.  The major World Cup scare sent the South

Argentina vs Cape Verde Highlights, FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Updates: Argentina, the reigning world champions have advanced after a breathtaking, five-goal extra-time epic in Miami, that saw them edge out a heroic Cape Verde side 3-2 to secure their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

Lionel Messi takes centre stage once again when reigning champions Argentina face African underdogs Cape Verde in their World Cup Round of 32 clash in Miami. The victor will face Egypt in the Round of 16 next week after Mohamed Salah’s men defeated Australia in Arlington.