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Messi Extends World Cup Record in Argentina vs Cape Verde

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

Argentina will face Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup last 32. Lionel Messi is set to play his record‑breaking 30th appearance, joining Lautaro Martínez, while Julian Alvarez will be on the bench.

The match between Argentina and Cape Verde kicks off at 6pm local time (8am AEST, 11pm BST). Lionel Messi will add a record‑breaking 30th World Cup appearance, joining forward Lautaro Martínez; midfielder Julian Alvarez will be on the bench. argolida.life

Cape Verde will start with midfielder Telmo Arcanjo on the bench due to a leg injury, while Sidny Lopes Cabral returns from suspension to start at left‑back.

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