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Messi Sets Record in Argentina vs Cape Verde World Cup Clash

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

Argentina take the field against Cape Verde with Lionel Messi making his 30th World Cup appearance, boosting his record for the most matches by a men’s player. Lautaro Martínez starts up front while Julian Alvarez is omitted.

Argentina face Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup last‑32 match at 6 pm local time. Lionel Messi will play his 30th World Cup match, extending the record for most appearances by a men’s player. In the lineup, Lautaro Martínez starts in attack, while Julian Alvarez is left on the bench.

For Cape Verde, midfielder Telmo Arcanjo, who is nursing a leg injury, starts on the bench, and Sidny Lopes Cabral returns from suspension to start at left‑back. chickenroad.qpon

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