Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high
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June 28, 2026
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ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout tie with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.
The ageless Messi tops the scoring charts in North America as the tournament heads into the last 32.
Cape Verde’s players will have been watching closely with the debutants ranked 67 facing the champions on July 3 in Miami.
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