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Messi Extends World Cup Match Record as Argentina Faces Cape Verde

Published July 3, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · The Guardian

Argentina’s Lionel Messi will play his record‑setting 30th World Cup match in the 2026 last‑32 game against Cape Verde, with Lautaro Martinez in the attack and Julian Alvarez on the bench.

The match kicks off at 6pm local time (8am AEST, 11pm BST). Messi will be the talisman for Argentina, while his forward partner Lautaro Martinez will line up beside him. Julian Alvarez will sit on the bench. newssport.cv

Cape Verde’s side will start without midfielder Telmo Arcanjo, who is still recovering from a leg injury. Left‑back Sidny Lopes Cabral returns from suspension to start.

Messi Extends World Cup Match Record as Argentina Faces Cape Verde

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